Groups, Meetings and Events Sales Executive
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 are we looking for?
A Groups, Meetings 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 Groups, Meetings and Events Sales Executive function
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the 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 travelers 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!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is at the core of who we are.
We are committed to an equitable and inclusive workforce that represents all ages, genders, sexual orientation, nationalities, ethnicities, disabilities, cultures and viewpoints. Grounded in our founding purpose, we foster an environment where Team Members can be their authentic selves. Our global brands provide meeting places for people to connect, creating a welcoming environment for all.
Your Candidate Experience in every selection process is very important to us. As such, you might receive an email from “The Hilton Recruiting Team” (hiltonrecruitingsurvey@hilton.com) with the subject line “Your experience with Recruiting” with a request to learn more about your interviewing experience. The email is not spam, and you can click the link. The survey should take no more than 1 minute to complete, and we would appreciate your feedback as this will help our Human Resource and Recruiting Teams to focus on what is important to you.
Benefits
· Hilton University
· Mental Wellness app
· Go Hilton Team Member and Family & Friends Rate
· Birthday off
· Free Breakfast