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The Signia by Hilton Orlando and Waldorf Astoria Orlando are currently looking for a dynamic Director of Group Sales to join their top performing sales team.
ABOUT THE JOB
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
An expansive meetings‑focused destination, Signia Orlando Bonnet Creek features:
- 1,009 guest rooms and suites
- 230,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting and event space
- Seven distinctive dining venues, including La Luce, Zeta Asia, Harvest, Beech, Myth, and Muse
- A three‑acre lagoon‑style pool complete with a lazy river
This property blends elevated business travel with resort‑style amenities, creating a vibrant environment for both guests and team members.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
A hallmark of timeless luxury, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers:
- 501 elegantly appointed deluxe rooms and suites
- 36,500 sq. ft. of sophisticated meeting space
- Four signature dining experiences: Bull & Bear, Peacock Alley, Oscar’s, and Aquamarine
- A serene formal signature pool surrounded by lush landscaping
- An 18‑hole, 7,113‑yard championship golf course and Clubhouse Grill
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando embodies effortless luxury, rooted in refined service and unforgettable guest experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Director of Group Sales is responsible for leading a dynamic team of sellers and maximizing the group revenues of an asset on a consistent basis. Hilton is seeking strategic leaders who understand how to bring people, process and performance together, to create a winning formula.
Hilton’s Commercial Services organization is comprised of team members driving our sales, revenue, marketing, catering and events management, call centers, and analytics functions. These functions are the core of Hilton’s “commercial engine” and are essential to Hilton’s ability to drive profitable growth.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead the group sales team at your hotel/complex and deploy business strategies that are creative, dynamic and impactful towards achieving your hotels annual group rooms and group banquets budget and crossover targets.
As the Director of Group Sales, you will be responsible for overseeing commercial strategies for your group sales team. Your goal is to improve the performance of the sales team by connecting strategy and business processes. Business processes should be designed to impact revenue streams, including Rooms, Catering and Events. Key deliverables for this role are to set deployment, team composition, and provide a cadence of activities that are a ”predictive and prescriptive” approach to drive performance.
In this role, you should possess strong leadership, communication, and networking skills. You will facilitate the delivery of the Americas Commercial Operating Model pertaining to group rooms and group banquets sales.
Strategy:
- Contribute to the hotel’s Annual Multi-Year Strategic Intentions and Commercial Strategy, in partnership with the hotel commercial leadership team and regional sales, revenue and marketing support.
- Directly accountable for setting the strategy and delivery of hotel’s sales targets including Direct Selling Revenue Streams including group rooms and group banquets.
- Work with Hotel’s Commercial Leadership to ensure that Business Review Guidelines (current to + 5 years) and Group Pricing & Rate Quotation Strategies are in place in order to maximize all pricing components of group sales opportunities and achieve positive group market share.
- Strategically align sales activities and outcomes with established optimal mix, contribute to the accuracy of revenue forecasts, while executing strategies for different demand periods and group pricing targets established.
- Understand and contribute to the maximization of profits in line with GOP and EBITDA targets.
- Operate within departmental expense budget and forecasts.
- In collaboration with hotels commercial leaders, contribute to the development of knowledge of all competitors and market activity.
Leadership:
- Lead daily and weekly business review and sales strategy meetings.
- Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual APEX performance process with eligible sales team members.
- In collaboration with DOSM, contribute to the commercial strategy plan pertaining to group sales, socialize and amend plan on a consistent basis.
- Development and oversight of hotel’s sales site visit strategies and approach.
- Consistently conform to Hilton brand standards and corporate identity and utilize all communication tools.
- Responsible for recruiting and retention of all group sales roles.
- Lead, engage, and develop sales team members, including ongoing performance development and Career Development Plans.
- Conduct performance reviews for all direct reports and provide feedback for dotted line reports including but not limited to:
- Group Sales
- Business Transient Sales
- Leisure Sales
- Catering Sales
- Contract/PERM Sales
- Facilitate and lead in a culture that is aligned with Hilton’s DEI and ESG enterprise goals.
Ownership, Customer, and Stakeholder Relations:
- Contribute to performance and commercial activity reporting for hotels (i.e., performance status communication and response plans).
- Liaise with Hilton Worldwide Sales towards demand and conversion generation.
- Build strong relationships with CVB and 3rd party travel partners.
- High level of engagement with customers including:
- Support of team’s site visits and pre-convention meetings.
- Support of sales managers sales travel into market.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum Years of Experience: Three (3) or more years in hospitality sales & marketing leadership preferred
- Minimum Years of Experience: Three (3) years cross-functional experience in hotel management, or related industry experience preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications
- Adaptable experience with business strategy, business planning, and business plan development.
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Multiple Brand experience
- Proficiency in Delphi FDC preferred
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 #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.
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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
INTRODUCTION
The Signia by Hilton Orlando and Waldorf Astoria Orlando are currently looking for a dynamic Director of Group Sales to join their top performing sales team.
ABOUT THE JOB
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
An expansive meetings‑focused destination, Signia Orlando Bonnet Creek features:
- 1,009 guest rooms and suites
- 230,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting and event space
- Seven distinctive dining venues, including La Luce, Zeta Asia, Harvest, Beech, Myth, and Muse
- A three‑acre lagoon‑style pool complete with a lazy river
This property blends elevated business travel with resort‑style amenities, creating a vibrant environment for both guests and team members.
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
A hallmark of timeless luxury, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers:
- 501 elegantly appointed deluxe rooms and suites
- 36,500 sq. ft. of sophisticated meeting space
- Four signature dining experiences: Bull & Bear, Peacock Alley, Oscar’s, and Aquamarine
- A serene formal signature pool surrounded by lush landscaping
- An 18‑hole, 7,113‑yard championship golf course and Clubhouse Grill
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando embodies effortless luxury, rooted in refined service and unforgettable guest experiences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A Director of Group Sales is responsible for leading a dynamic team of sellers and maximizing the group revenues of an asset on a consistent basis. Hilton is seeking strategic leaders who understand how to bring people, process and performance together, to create a winning formula.
Hilton’s Commercial Services organization is comprised of team members driving our sales, revenue, marketing, catering and events management, call centers, and analytics functions. These functions are the core of Hilton’s “commercial engine” and are essential to Hilton’s ability to drive profitable growth.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead the group sales team at your hotel/complex and deploy business strategies that are creative, dynamic and impactful towards achieving your hotels annual group rooms and group banquets budget and crossover targets.
As the Director of Group Sales, you will be responsible for overseeing commercial strategies for your group sales team. Your goal is to improve the performance of the sales team by connecting strategy and business processes. Business processes should be designed to impact revenue streams, including Rooms, Catering and Events. Key deliverables for this role are to set deployment, team composition, and provide a cadence of activities that are a ”predictive and prescriptive” approach to drive performance.
In this role, you should possess strong leadership, communication, and networking skills. You will facilitate the delivery of the Americas Commercial Operating Model pertaining to group rooms and group banquets sales.
Strategy:
- Contribute to the hotel’s Annual Multi-Year Strategic Intentions and Commercial Strategy, in partnership with the hotel commercial leadership team and regional sales, revenue and marketing support.
- Directly accountable for setting the strategy and delivery of hotel’s sales targets including Direct Selling Revenue Streams including group rooms and group banquets.
- Work with Hotel’s Commercial Leadership to ensure that Business Review Guidelines (current to + 5 years) and Group Pricing & Rate Quotation Strategies are in place in order to maximize all pricing components of group sales opportunities and achieve positive group market share.
- Strategically align sales activities and outcomes with established optimal mix, contribute to the accuracy of revenue forecasts, while executing strategies for different demand periods and group pricing targets established.
- Understand and contribute to the maximization of profits in line with GOP and EBITDA targets.
- Operate within departmental expense budget and forecasts.
- In collaboration with hotels commercial leaders, contribute to the development of knowledge of all competitors and market activity.
Leadership:
- Lead daily and weekly business review and sales strategy meetings.
- Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual APEX performance process with eligible sales team members.
- In collaboration with DOSM, contribute to the commercial strategy plan pertaining to group sales, socialize and amend plan on a consistent basis.
- Development and oversight of hotel’s sales site visit strategies and approach.
- Consistently conform to Hilton brand standards and corporate identity and utilize all communication tools.
- Responsible for recruiting and retention of all group sales roles.
- Lead, engage, and develop sales team members, including ongoing performance development and Career Development Plans.
- Conduct performance reviews for all direct reports and provide feedback for dotted line reports including but not limited to:
- Group Sales
- Business Transient Sales
- Leisure Sales
- Catering Sales
- Contract/PERM Sales
- Facilitate and lead in a culture that is aligned with Hilton’s DEI and ESG enterprise goals.
Ownership, Customer, and Stakeholder Relations:
- Contribute to performance and commercial activity reporting for hotels (i.e., performance status communication and response plans).
- Liaise with Hilton Worldwide Sales towards demand and conversion generation.
- Build strong relationships with CVB and 3rd party travel partners.
- High level of engagement with customers including:
- Support of team’s site visits and pre-convention meetings.
- Support of sales managers sales travel into market.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum Years of Experience: Three (3) or more years in hospitality sales & marketing leadership preferred
- Minimum Years of Experience: Three (3) years cross-functional experience in hotel management, or related industry experience preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications
- Adaptable experience with business strategy, business planning, and business plan development.
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Multiple Brand experience
- Proficiency in Delphi FDC preferred
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 #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.
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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Parental leave to support new parents
- 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
- Career growth and development
- Recognition and rewards programs
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Hilton OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Target Hilton's early-career pipeline programs
Hilton's structured graduate and management trainee programs are specifically designed to bring degree-holders into operational and corporate roles. Applying through these pipelines puts your OPT EAD in front of hiring managers already expecting to onboard international students with work authorization.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
Hilton hiring managers assess whether your coursework directly supports the position. If your degree is in hospitality management, finance, or marketing, spell out the connection in your cover letter. Roles in revenue management and analytics are particularly receptive to candidates with quantitative academic backgrounds.
Confirm Hilton's E-Verify enrollment before STEM OPT
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Hilton is a large federal contractor and maintains E-Verify participation, but confirm this with your hiring contact or HR before accepting an offer, so your DSO can process the extension without delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find Hilton's active OPT roles
Searching for OPT-compatible openings across a large employer like Hilton takes time. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified sponsorship history, letting you identify which Hilton roles and departments are actively hiring F-1 students on OPT right now.
Negotiate your start date around OPT timing
Your OPT EAD has a fixed start date you can't move earlier. When you receive an offer from Hilton, communicate your authorized start date immediately. Many hospitality cohort programs have rigid onboarding windows, so surface the timeline constraint early rather than after an offer is signed.
Position yourself for H-1B sponsorship from day one
Hilton has sponsored H-1B visas for employees in corporate functions. During your OPT period, build your performance record in roles with direct business impact. USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations, so document how your position requires your specific degree field throughout your tenure.
Hilton OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hilton sponsor OPT visas?
Hilton does not sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization granted by USCIS directly to F-1 students. What Hilton does is hire students who already hold a valid OPT EAD. If you have an EAD with an active authorization period, Hilton can legally employ you without filing any petition on your behalf.
Which departments at Hilton typically hire OPT students?
Hilton most commonly hires OPT students in hospitality management, revenue analytics, marketing, and corporate finance roles. Students from hotel and tourism management programs often enter through rotational or management trainee programs, while those with business or data analytics degrees tend to land in corporate headquarters functions.
How do I know if my Hilton role qualifies for STEM OPT extension?
Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your Hilton role must be directly related to that degree. Your DSO submits the STEM OPT extension request to USCIS, but Hilton must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm both conditions with HR and your DSO before your initial OPT period expires.
What is the timeline for starting work at Hilton on OPT?
Your OPT EAD determines when you can legally begin. USCIS recommends applying 90 days before your program end date, and processing typically takes several months. You can start at Hilton no earlier than the start date printed on your EAD. Build this timeline into your offer negotiation so your Hilton start date aligns with your authorized period.
How do I find OPT-compatible jobs at Hilton?
Migrate Mate filters employer listings by verified sponsorship and hiring history, making it easier to find Hilton openings that are genuinely accessible to OPT students. You can also apply directly through Hilton's careers portal, but be upfront about your OPT status and authorized start date during the screening process to avoid wasted time on roles with inflexible onboarding timelines.
How does Hilton hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Hilton can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B visa when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Hilton's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.