Director of Sales, MICE (Hilton Worldwide Sales) - Asia Pacific

What are we looking for?

A Director of Sales, MICE (HWS) - APAC 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, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• University degree at bachelor level or experience in lieu thereof.
• At least 2 years of Sales experience and have extensive knowledge of MICE.
• Significant work experience in roles including management experience.
• Experience working in multi-cultural or international settings.
• Significant hospitality and/or events industry experience within MICE segment.
• Excellent communication skills: presenting, writing and public speaking.
• Excellent strategic thinking and a history of strategy delivery.
• Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources.
• Lead by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behaviour and absolute discretion with sensitive information.
• Good understanding of sales process, tools, measurements and systems.
• Good knowledge of market segments and pricing strategies.
• Understanding of competition and marketing strategies.
• Strong in account management.
• Strong persuading and influencing skills.
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement actions required to achieve functional goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address any issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems, and develop problem solving skills in others.
• Ability to work independently and manage the work of others.
• Ability to deliver performance feedback to subordinates to improve overall performance.
• Ability to recommend segmentation, targeting proposals and to assess marketing implications and aggressively manage to ensure profitability.
• Ability to travel when required.

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

• Advanced degree.
• In-depth knowledge of business sector managed.
• International experience.
• Mandarin or Malay language proficiency to engage with regional stakeholders.

What is it like working for Hilton?

Hilton is the world’s leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!