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Sales Manager

Employer: Hamilton 354 King West LP (o/a Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton)

Location: Hamilton, Ontario – Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: WeekDays / Occasional Weekend or Evenings

Union or Non-Union Role: Non-Union

Job Summary

The Sales Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for leading all sales initiatives for the Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton, with a primary focus on driving guest room and meeting room revenue. The role requires strategic planning, proactive relationship development, effective team leadership, and a strong results-oriented approach to consistently exceed revenue targets and market share objectives.

Strategic Sales & Business Development

• In this important role, you will handle overall activities of Sales Department.
• Develop, implement, and optimize the hotel’s annual sales plan to achieve revenue and market share goals.
• Identify and target key market segments i.e. corporate, leisure, group, event business etc.
• Actively solicit new business through prospecting, relationship building, networking, and client site visits.
• Prepare, negotiate, and secure contracts, proposals, and agreements in alignment with hotel goals and pricing parameters.
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and industry shifts to inform strategy adjustments.
• Up-date Hotel and all 3rd parties’ websites for hotel details and rates.
• Plan and execute hotel marketing campaigns and promotional activities to increase brand awareness and drive demand.
• Oversee digital marketing initiatives (website content, social media, email campaigns) and ensure consistent messaging.
• Collaborate with external vendors, tourism partners, and media outlets to amplify promotional reach.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, industry events, local business forums, and community functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event planners, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct professional site inspections, client presentations, and familiarization tours.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction by responding to inquiries and managing all sales-related communications professionally and promptly.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management to support pricing strategies, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Monitor sales performance metrics, prepare regular reports, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Manage departmental budget and expenses associated with sales and marketing activities.
• Close coordination with Guest Services and other departments for guest requests.

Requirements

• Knowledge of hotel operating system “PEP” Property Engagement PLATFORM by Hilton.
• Requirements include a High School Diploma (College Diploma or University degree in related field preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience in a Hotel Sales leadership position with direct reports, excellent telephone skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks with strict deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic work environment and high proficiency in MSWord, MS Excel, MS Power Point & MS Outlook.
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, social media and relationship-building skills
• Travel to attend workshops, trade shows, brand meetings, etc.
• Flexible hours based on business needs, including potential evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Compensation

• Expected Wage: $ 65,000 - $ 70,000 annually
• Discounted room rate for Hilton Hotels
• Health & Dental Benefits

Vacancy Status

This job posting represents a current, existing vacancy: Yes

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring

Artificial Intelligence is used in the hiring process: No

How to Apply:

Please apply for this posting through Indeed.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

Hampton Inn by Hilton is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

For additional information on our organization, please visit us at www.vrancor.com. Hampton Inn by Hilton would like to hear from all interested candidates; accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and the duration of employment.

Hampton Inn by Hilton is committed to accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and under the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the selection process. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email us or let the Recruiter know during the screening process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• Travel Sales: 2 years (preferred)
• Hospitality: 2 years (required)
• Senior Sales Management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person