GM&E Sales Executive

Job description

Join the Conrad Algarve Family, a luxury brand of Hilton, and be part of a passionate and dedicated team, where your talent is valued and your potential is limitless! Recognized as the   #1 World's Best Hospitality Workplace , we are deeply committed to nurturing the professional and personal growth of every Team Member. Our inspiring work environment and vibrant culture foster continuous development and endless possibilities. Situated in the stunning Quinta do Lago, Conrad Algarve is more than a workplace; we are united by our passion for hospitality! Together, we strive to create the best and most inclusive and welcoming home for our team. We value the growth of our Team Members, supporting great and meaningful career experiences through personalized mentoring for early-career professionals and continuous training, including certified courses from LinkedIn Learning and Harvard. At Conrad Algarve, we are committed in developing exceptional leaders and build together the future of the hospitality industry. Are you ready to embark on an inspiring journey of success with us?

At Conrad Algarve we Create Leaders!

A Groups Meetings and Events Sales Executive will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.

What will I be doing?

As Groups Meetings and Events Sales Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Groups Meetings and Events Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Groups Meetings and Events Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue
·  Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions within the Team
·  Manage an events schedule to maximise yield
·  Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
·  Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
·  Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds
·  Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
·  Participate in hotel promotional activities

What will I be doing?

As Conference and Events Sales Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Conference and Events Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Conference and Events Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue
·  Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions within the Team
·  Manage an events schedule to maximise yield
·  Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
·  Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
·  Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds
·  Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
·  Participate in hotel promotional activities

What are we looking for?

A Conference and Events Sales Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·  Good organisational and administration skills
·  Positive attitude and good communication skills
·  Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
·  Confident telephone manner
·  High level of IT skills
·  Excellent grooming standards

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

·  Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function
·  Knowledge of the hotel property management systems

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our  Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.