Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive
London (Greater London) Sales
Job description
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
· Annual Salary of £27,000 plus quarterly incentives
· Grow your Career !
· Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
· A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )
· Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
· Team Member Referral Program
· High street discounts: with Perks at Work
· Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
· Discounted dental and health cover
· Discounted Taxi when public transports stop running
· Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other area of the UK
· Guest Experience Day 1 night stay with dinner and breakfast after successfully passing probation
· Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
Monday–Friday rotation of Early, Mid, and Late shifts. Enjoy 2 days of WFH each week after probation.
A Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Executive will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.
What will I be doing?
As Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The GCandE Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) 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
· Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
· Participate in hotel promotional activities
What are we looking for?
A Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) 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
· Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
· Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
· Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function
· Qualification, degree, or certification in a relevant field
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
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