Sales Manager- Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim
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. This role reports to the Commercial Manager.
What will I be doing?
As Sales Manager, you will analyze 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:
- Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify 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 recognizing 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
- Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team
What are we looking for?
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, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
Minimum 2 years' experience in supervisory or managerial role in 5 * hotels
- Excellent command of Turkish & English
- Knowledge of local market
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
- Hilton background 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