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. 

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This will be an ideal role for someone working in hotel sales and looking for their first step into a managerial role.

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We don't require previous managerial experience although it would be a plus. 

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A WORLD OF REWARDS

\n\nAnnual Salary of £32000 plus will be eligible for SIP\nFree and healthy meals when on duty\nGrow your Career !\nPersonal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career \nA chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)\nTeam Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)\nTeam Member Referral Program\nHigh street discounts: with Perks at Work\nHoliday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)\nModern and inclusive Team Member’s areas\n\n

 

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A Sales Manager analyses local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.

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What will I be doing?

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As Sales Manager, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

\n\nAnalysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads\nDevelop 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\nNegotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients\nDevelop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels\nPrepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions\nWork within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities\nCooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs\nAttend Sales events, as required\nProduce 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\nAnswer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner\nManage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures\nRecruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team\n\n

What are we looking for?

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A 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:

\n\nPositive attitude and good communication skills\nCommitment to delivering a high level of customer service\nExcellent grooming standards\nFlexibility to respond to a range of different work situations\nAbility to work under pressure and under own initiative\nExperience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale\n\n

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

\n\nKnowledge of local market\nKnowledge of hospitality\nPassion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives\nDegree-level qualification in a relevant field\n\n

 

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EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

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At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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