Job Openings at Hilton Worldwide

Job Description

• An Assistant Sales Manager supports the Sales Team through analysis and reporting of results and trends, recommends sales approaches to expand and add business, and develops the skills and culture of the Sales Team Members.

What Will I Be Doing?

• As Assistant Sales Manager, you will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to analyse market trends, report results and develop a Sales Team to execute the selling strategy and achieve business objectives.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analyse local market trends and develop new business leads.
• Maximise all Revenue opportunities.
• Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy.
• Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Ensure the Sales Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards and pro-active selling.
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels including social media sites.
• Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Communicate with all departments as required within each hotel
• Attend Sales events when required.
• Report on a weekly/monthly basis appointments, calls made, and list of business leads.
• Answer customer queries in a timely and suitable manner.

What Are We Looking For?
An Assistant Sales Manager 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:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Previous experience in sales role with the ability to close a sale

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

• Knowledge of local market
• Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
• Strong analytical skills so to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
• Business degree, or any relevant qualification, would be advantageous

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What Will I Be Doing?

• As a Sales Executive, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads.
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels.
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions.
• Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities.
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs.
• Attend Sales events, as required.
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads.
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner.

What Are We Looking For?

• A 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:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Excellent grooming standards.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative.
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale.

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

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives