About Us: DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota—just minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and directly across from the Mall of America—the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport is a premier full-service hotel featuring 472 modern guest rooms and 23,306 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Guided by a warm, welcoming culture and a dedicated on-site culinary and banquet team led by our Executive Chef, we take pride in delivering seamless events and exceptional guest experiences from start to finish.

Our hotel is proudly owned and operated by Columbia Sussex, ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies in the J.D. Power 2026 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark. Joining our team means becoming part of an award-winning hospitality company committed to operational excellence, professional growth, and delivering world-class service every day

Job Description

The Sales Manager will solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business through various efforts (lead follow up, telemarketing, direct mail, referrals, internet prospecting, etc.) to maximize revenues to meet/exceed team revenue goals.  The Sales Manager will prepare and execute sales contracts, event orders, group resumes to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfactions. The Sales Manager will serve and assist in coordinating all function details with clients to include but not limited to space requirements, meeting times, equipment, menus, billing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase hotel revenue and occupancy.
• Identify target markets and develop marketing campaigns to attract new business.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and ensure their satisfaction with the hotel's services.
• Collaborate with the hotel's management team to develop pricing strategies and packages.
• Attend industry events and conferences to network and stay up to date on industry trends.
• Prepare and present sales reports to the hotel's management team.
• Manage the hotel's sales team and provide training and support as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in hotel sales or a related field
• Hilton and Delfi.FDC experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales software
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits: