Julie Vago
Kildeer
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with extensive experience at Hilton, excelling in contract negotiation and account management. Proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic cross-functional collaboration and performance metrics analysis. Adept at fostering strong customer relationships and delivering tailored solutions in competitive markets.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales, Worldwide Accounts
Hilton
Remote based in Chicago
12.2022 - Current
- Managed diverse consumer products and manufacturing portfolio across real estate, food and beverage, oil and gas, agriculture, financial services, insurance, consulting, publishing, and manufacturing sectors.
- Facilitated cross-collaboration within Account Teams to deliver optimal solutions for customers.
Director of National Accounts
The Diplomat Beach Resort
Hollywood
08.2021 - 12.2022
- 1,000 guestrooms, 209,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space
- Managed vertical markets to include Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Medical Insurance
Senior Sales Manager
Hilton Anatole
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
02.2019 - 08.2021
- 1,600 guestrooms, 300,000+ sq. ft. of meeting & event space
- Managed NE Corporate and Pharmaceutical Markets
National Account Director
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (remote based in FL)
05.2015 - 02.2019
- 792 guestrooms, 45,000 sq. ft. of meeting & event space
- Managed Northeast & Pharmaceutical Markets
Director of National Accounts
InterContinental Miami
03.2010 - 05.2015
- 641 guestrooms, 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting & event space
- Managed Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Markets
Director of National Accounts
Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
01.2009 - 10.2009
- 901 guestrooms, 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space
- Managed Mid-Atlantic Corporate & Association Markets
Senior Sales Manager, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
06.2004 - 12.2008
- 792 guestrooms, 45,000 sq. ft. of meeting & event space
- Managed Midwest Association Market
- Managed Mid-Atlantic Corporate & Association Market
Corporate Sales Manager
Hilton's of Chicago
12.2002 - 06.2004
- Managed Pharmaceutical Market Nationwide for groups with guestrooms numbering from 50-300 on peak night.
- Managed Corporate Market Nationwide for groups with guestrooms numbering from 100-300 on peak night.
Education
B.S., A.S. - Hotel/Restaurant Management
Hospitality Management
Providence11-2001
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Account management
- Customer relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance metrics analysis
- Proposal writing
- Sales management
Websites
Timeline
Director of Sales, Worldwide Accounts
Hilton
12.2022 - Current
Director of National Accounts
The Diplomat Beach Resort
08.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Sales Manager
Hilton Anatole
02.2019 - 08.2021
National Account Director
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
05.2015 - 02.2019
Director of National Accounts
InterContinental Miami
03.2010 - 05.2015
Director of National Accounts
Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
01.2009 - 10.2009
Senior Sales Manager, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
06.2004 - 12.2008
Corporate Sales Manager
Hilton's of Chicago
12.2002 - 06.2004
B.S., A.S. - Hotel/Restaurant Management
Hospitality Management