Sales Executive- Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim
At Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim, we don’t just sell rooms — we connect people to the neighborhood, the culture, and the rhythm of the city. We’re looking for a Sales Executive who can turn conversations into partnerships and opportunities into long-term relationships.
If you’re commercially sharp, socially confident, and love being out in the city as much as you love closing a deal — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
What will I be doing?
You’ll be the face of our hotel in the local market, building meaningful business connections and driving revenue across all streams.
Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to uncover new business opportunities
Develop and grow customer accounts, actively traveling within the local area to generate business for the hotel and increase market share
Negotiate room rates and corporate packages with clients
Create and implement innovative local marketing initiatives, including social media-driven opportunities
Prepare company contracts in line with current business strategies and pricing conditions
Identify new opportunities while working within existing business strategies
Collaborate closely with other hotel departments to ensure an exceptional Guest experience and strong, integrated sales programs
Attend sales events, networking functions, and industry gatherings as needed
Produce accurate and timely sales reports for the Sales Director and senior management (appointments, calls, leads, performance tracking)
Respond to customer inquiries promptly, professionally, and with a solutions-oriented mindset
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:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within 5* hotels
- Excellent command of Turkish and English (spoken and written)
- Good command of computer programs (MS Office and related tools)
Strong knowledge of the local Istanbul market
Positive attitude with strong communication and negotiation skills
Passion for building relationships and representing the hotel externally
Commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with reporting and targets
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
Previous experience within Hilton Hotels is an advantage
What’s in it for me?
- Competitive Salary
- Monthly Transportation Fare
- Private Health Insurance (after 6 months tenure)
- Carpark subscription on discounted fee
- Go Hilton Membership (Team Member Travel Program and Family & Friends Travel Program with discounted rates in Hilton Hotels Worldwide)
- 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the participant Hilton hotels.
- Free laundry and dry cleaning for business attire
- Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for mothers who have just given birth)
- 1 day paid leave on the first school day of the children (only 1st day of the 1st class) for female team members
- Paid Paternity leave – 14 days
- Unlimited Training and development opportunities in and out of the Hotel
- Unlimited online courses opportunities from our own Hilton University Opportunity to make a positive impact on environment and community with Travel with Purpose program
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!
