Sales Coordinator - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is looking for a Sales Coordinatorto join the team in Chicago's Gold Coast!

Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U.S., the AAA-Five-Diamond, Forbes 4-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach, Rush Street restaurants and nightlife, and The Magnificent Mile. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s, this luxury hotel features 215 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in-room dining.

At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Sales Coordinator, you’re not just supporting sales operations and lead generation to help drive new business – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

• Perform daily sales operations: Provide administrative support including data entry, invoice distribution, Salesforce activity tracking, and recordkeeping to ensure efficient team operations
• Support sales documentation and reporting: Assist with preparing contracts, proposals, RFP responses, client call summaries, and booking and loyalty reports
• Generate and qualify new business leads: Research, identify, and evaluate unmanaged and prospect accounts to build and maintain a qualified pipeline
• Build collaborative relationships: Partner with Hilton Worldwide Sales peers, customers, and hotel partners to identify and qualify new opportunities, conduct discovery calls for unmanaged accounts, and deliver tailored solutions
• Assist with special projects and events: Support departmental initiatives, customer engagement activities, and participation in meetings and conferences as needed

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.