Resort Group Sales Specialist, The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton - Park City Resort - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Our Group Sales Specialist role contains the rare opportunity to work for two industry leaders – Vail Resorts and Hilton Hotels.  Grow your career within two companies at the same time, and enjoy the perks and benefits within both companies as well!  The Group Sales Specialist is responsible for the overall achievement of their  group room nights and revenue budget, in additon to selling all other resort lines of business (lift tickets, retail, ski school, activities, etc.).  This position will report to the Associate Director of Sales, will be required to have close communication with the Conference Services team, Revenue Management, and the resort managers across varying lines of business.   

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times. 
• Work closely with Canyons Village sales team to develop successful sales tactics that insure the entire team achieves business goals. 
• Travel as needed and represent the property and resort at trade shows, sales calls, and FAMS, etc.
• Create sales action plan to maximize selling profitability.
• Participate in sales calls and prospect for repeat and incremental business year round.
• Participate with Vail Resorts Regional team to insure Resort involvement and maximize sales potential.
• Maintain and create key accounts for assigned market segment, provide weekly and trip sales reports, work with operations to provide guest “Experience of a Lifetime.”
• Work with clients/accounts year round, host and sponsor events to foster and close sales opportunities.
• Maintain accuracy and up to date account data and reporting using account management system (Salesforce).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• College Degree – preferred.
• At least five years of hospitality and/or ski industry experience – preferred.
• At least two years of sales experience – required.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills & knowledge – required.
• Delphi and Hilton OnQ experience – preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills – required.
• Ski/Snowboard ability – preferred.

Becoming part of the Park City team means you’re joining one of the best ski brands in the world. The legendary Park City mountain and town are crafted from local charm and hospitality. And living and working in Park City brings its own benefits. From the hip and friendly ski-into-town cultural scene to the unrivaled Wasatch powder of America’s largest mountain resort, Park City has a pulse that’s as charming as it is rewarding. Join our team and come experience all that Park City has to offer.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 143249