***The location for this position is virtual/remote***

This is your chance to be part of a Global Sales Team that ensures Hilton owners and operators receive the combined benefits of scale, access, competence, and experience. As a Director of Sales - Worldwide Accounts - Sports, you will support the team responsible for providing a differentiated selling platform for Hilton's diverse portfolio of brands by being relentlessly motivated to grow market share. On the Sports team reporting to the Assistant Managing Director you will lead a portfolio of Hilton’s accounts within the Sports vertical market, more specifically Division 1 Universities and E-Sports organizations. You will identify, develop, and lead accounts to drive revenue and incremental market share growth.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to 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 programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Learn more about the rest of our benefits

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. 

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Oversee relationships with sports contacts in University Athletic Departments, E-Sports Organizations and other sport companies as assigned.
• Guide the account planning strategy for your accounts to facilitate growth
• Aggregate client account-based growth data and evaluate areas of opportunity
• Qualify accounts and maintain compliance to account governance protocol
• Ensure the client’s daily needs are met while identifying viable opportunities to improve operational and financial performance through targeted initiatives
• Be a subject matter expert in all brands and closing the sale with clients
• Generate leads within existing accounts to drive incremental revenue

How you will collaborate with others:

• Collaborate with Hilton Direct Partnership Team Members and Hilton Worldwide Sales Specialists to drive total account value and provide total client solutions
• Support Hilton Leadership in providing account-specific coaching activities to increase sales and optimally use the