Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.
At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.
Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.
About our property:
Embark on a career at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, a distinctive property managed by Pyramid Global, where hospitality meets academic excellence. With 248 well-appointed guest rooms, 10 versatile meeting spaces, and 30,811 sq ft of meeting space, our hotel provides a unique workplace nestled within the vibrant atmosphere of the University of Florida. Join our team and experience a work environment that reflects the energetic spirit of the university community. At Pyramid Global, we offer comprehensive benefits, including a 401k with a company match, and recognition programs tailored to acknowledge your dedication. If you're seeking a career that blends hospitality with the dynamic atmosphere of a prestigious institution, consider joining us at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. Your journey towards a fulfilling career in this unique setting begins here.
What you will have an opportunity to do:
Join a Team Where Your UF Connections Make a Difference
Are you passionate about the University of Florida and looking for an opportunity to build on the relationships you've developed across campus? The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville is seeking a collaborative, relationship-driven Senior Sales Manager to serve as the bridge between the University and Gainesville's premier conference hotel.
If you understand the University culture, know how departments operate, enjoy building relationships, and want to see your work directly impact the success of the University community, this is an exciting opportunity to transition your UF experience into hospitality sales and business development.
Position Summary
As the Senior Sales Manager, you will cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships throughout the University of Florida while generating group lodging, meeting, conference, catering, and event business for the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville.
This position is ideal for someone who has established relationships with UF colleges, departments, research institutes, athletics, alumni organizations, student groups, and administrative offices and enjoys connecting people with solutions. Your knowledge of campus, University events, and internal processes will help position the Hilton as the preferred destination for meetings, conferences, recruiting visits, alumni events, athletic programs, and special events.
In addition to business development, you'll play an important role in business intelligence, sales strategy, marketing initiatives, and sales systems management to help identify new revenue opportunities and support the hotel's continued growth.
What You'll Do
Build Relationships Across the University
Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, event planners, researchers, athletics personnel, alumni organizations, and affiliated partners.
Identify opportunities for conferences, meetings, lodging, catering, recruiting visits, symposiums, training programs, and special events.
Represent the hotel at University functions, networking events, campus meetings, and community events.
Grow Business
Use Data to Drive Success
Support Marketing & Community Engagement
What are we looking for?
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Sales, event planning, hospitality, higher education administration, alumni relations, athletics, conference services, communications, development, or University program management experience are all valuable backgrounds for this role.
Why Join Hilton UF?
Working at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville gives you the opportunity to remain connected to the University community while joining an award-winning hospitality team. You'll work with colleagues who value collaboration, innovation, and relationship-building while helping support the conferences, research, athletics, alumni events, and programs that make UF one of the nation's leading universities.
If you're ready to take your University experience in a new direction and help create memorable experiences for the Gator community, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation:
Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
