JOB DESCRIPTION<\/p>\n
\tA Sales Executive analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.<\/p>\n
What will I be doing?<\/p>\n
As Sales Executive, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:<\/p>\n
\tAnalysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
\n\tDevelop 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
\n\tNegotiate room rates\/packages with corporate clients
\n\tDevelop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
\n\tPrepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
\n\tWork within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
\n\tCooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
\n\tAttend Sales events, as required
\n\tProduce 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
\n\tAnswer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner<\/p>\n
What are we looking for?<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
\tPositive attitude and good communication skills
\n\tCommitment to delivering a high level of customer service
\n\tExcellent grooming standards
\n\tFlexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
\n\tAbility to work under pressure and under own initiative
\n\tExperience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale<\/p>\n
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of local market
\n\tKnowledge of hospitality
\n\tPassion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
.com<\/p>\n
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