David Hughes Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

The Director of Group Sales at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel is responsible for the sales strategies and functions of the hotel.

Greater New York City Area

* Leader of a team of industry veterans focusing on achieving guest satisfaction and budget goals with a focus on groups and meetings.* Experienced senior sales manager with responsibility for generating leads and revenue across a wide variety of vertical and geographic markets.* Trusted advisor for onboarding of new sales team members* Seasoned hotel and brand representative at high-level domestic and international tradeshows, local client events, and on backyard sales calls.December 2014 - present: Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan_______________________________________________________________________________July 2009 - November 2014: Highgate's Hilton NYC Cluster Sales Office, representing the following hotels:Hilton New York Fashion District (26th between 6th/7th Aves)Hilton Times Square (42nd St between 7th/8th Aves)Doubletree Suites by Hilton Times Square (47th/7th/Broadway)Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan New York (51st/Lexington)Hilton Garden Inn New York / Times Square Central (42nd/Broadway)Hilton Garden Inn / West 35th Street (between 5th/6th Aves)Hilton Garden Inn Times Square (48th/8th)Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square (51st/8th)

Greater New York City Area

* Supported Director of Global Sales, Americas with in-depth client research and preparation for aggressive travel and tradeshow schedule.

Greater New York City Area

* Produced leads and revenue for 300+ member hotels, resorts and DMCs* Coordinated familiarization visits to increase clients' product knowledge and awareness* Assisted with strategic planning for four major annual clients events in NYC and NJ

Greater New York City Area

* East Coast remote sales representative for Tokyo-based hotel company* Responsible for increasing corporate transient volume and groups & meetings opportunities

Greater New York City Area

* Managed lead volume from assigned accounts* Acted as trusted advisor to clients with global groups and meetings requirements* Led sales blitz (Philadelphia/NJ/NYC) for domestic and international IHG sales managers

Greater Chicago Area

* Managed a variety of geographic markets (Northeast, Southeast, Western USA)* Executed travel & tradeshow schedule to maximize client exposure and revenue opportunities* Supported Director of Sales & Marketing in leading 10+ member team of sales managers and assistants

Greater Chicago Area

* Increased revenue from social catering events (weddings, proms, family reunions)* Performed full range of Conference Services duties for Sales Department's corporate & association groups and meetings

Cincinnati, Ohio Area