Independent Contractor Sales Representative

About the job

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

College Station & Houston | Commission-Based

Hilton Hotel and Conference Center at College Station

Bring Your Network. Grow Your Business. Earn Commission .

Are you a natural relationship builder with a strong network in the College Station/Bryan or Houston market?

The Hilton Hotel and Conference Center at College Station is looking for an Independent Contractor Sales Representative to help us bring new group, event, and meeting business to our full-service hotel and conference center.

This is an opportunity for a motivated, well-connected sales professional to leverage their existing relationships and network while representing a well-established hospitality brand.

• About Us
• The Hilton Hotel and Conference Center at College Station is a full-service hotel and meeting venue serving Texas A&M University and the Bryan–College Station community.
• We host:
• Texas A&M events and organizations
• Corporate and government groups
• Conferences and meetings
• Athletic events and teams
• Weddings and social events
• Reunions and alumni gatherings
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We are expanding our reach in the College Station/Bryan and Greater Houston markets and are looking for independent sales professionals who can help us connect with new group business.

About the Opportunity
As an Independent Contractor Sales Representative, you will use your existing relationships, professional network, and knowledge of your market to identify and generate qualified group business opportunities.

You will represent the hotel to prospective clients, introduce our accommodations, meeting space, and catering services, and connect qualified opportunities with our hotel sales team.

Our internal Sales and Conference Services teams will support the process once a qualified opportunity is identified.

• What You'll Do
• Identify and develop new group and event business opportunities
• Prospect organizations, companies, teams, associations, alumni groups, and social groups
• Build relationships with decision-makers and event planners
• Introduce the hotel's guest rooms, meeting spaces, and catering services
• Generate qualified leads for room blocks, meetings, and events
• Maintain regular communication with prospects and the hotel's Sales team
• Provide leads and proposals to the hotel sales team for contracting and approval
• Develop business opportunities within the College Station/Bryan and Houston markets

Markets & Opportunities

• College Station/Bryan
• Potential business opportunities include:
• Texas A&M organizations
• Athletic and academic events
• Corporate and government groups
• Conferences and meetings
• Weddings and social events
• Reunions and other group events

• Greater Houston
• Potential business opportunities include:
• Texas A&M alumni and Former Student groups
• Reunions
• Weddings and social events
• Sports teams and tournaments
• Corporate meetings and events
• Group travel

Commission Structure

• This is a commission-only independent contractor opportunity.
• 7% of qualifying room revenue from group room blocks
• 3% of qualifying food & beverage revenue from events
• Commissions are calculated on qualifying net revenue, excluding taxes, fees, and service charges
• Commissions do not apply to house accounts or existing clients
• There is no base salary, draw, or guaranteed compensation
• Earnings are based entirely on qualifying business generated and fulfilled

Commission payment timing and qualifying revenue will be outlined in the independent contractor agreement.

• What We Provide
• You bring the relationships. We provide the hotel resources and support.
• Approved hotel rates and sales collateral
• Hilton hotel and conference center brand support
• Sales team support with proposals and site visits
• Assistance throughout the contracting process
• Conference Services support after a booking is confirmed
• A professional hospitality environment and established hotel brand

• Who We're Looking For
• The ideal candidate is:
• Based in the Brazos Valley or Greater Houston area
• Well-connected within one or more relevant business or social markets
• Experienced in hospitality, event, travel, group, or B2B sales — or has a strong established network
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• A strong relationship builder and professional communicator
• Comfortable working on a commission-only basis
• Able to travel within the assigned market as needed
• Experienced with groups, alumni organizations, weddings, sports, corporate travel, or events is a plus
• A Texas A&M connection is a plus, but not required

Important Information
This is an independent contractor (1099) opportunity and is not a hotel employee position.

The Independent Contractor Sales Representative will not have authority to independently establish rates outside approved ranges or execute contracts on behalf of the hotel. All contracts are subject to hotel approval.

No base salary, draw, or guaranteed earnings are provided.

The hotel is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of Texas life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes the Hilton College Station a one-of-a-kind in Aggieland!