Director of Sales and Marketing - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

What are we looking for?

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

·       Hotel Sales, Catering or Marketing Experience

·       Leadership management Experience – Two years Minimum in a Director level role

·       Ability to travel

·       Experience in hotel management, or related industry, essential

·       Highly professional presentations and communication (oral and written) skills

·       Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office

·       Ability to perform critical analysis

It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

·       Four-year college degree preferred

·       Adaptable experience with business strategy, business planning, and business plan development

·       Ability to speak multiple languages

·       Multiple Brand experience 

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

·       Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

·       Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

·       Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

·       Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

·       Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

·       Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

·       Quality

·       Productivity

·       Dependability

·       Customer Focus

·       Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. and #1 Best Workplaces for Women List - 5th Year In a Row.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: 

·       Health insurance 

·       Career growth and development 

·       Team Member Resource Groups

·       Recognition and rewards programs

·       Go Hilton travel discount program 

·       Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  

·       Supportive parental leave

·       Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

·       Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

·       Sales Bonus Plan

The annual salary range for this role is $160,000 -$175,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. 

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