Assistant Corporate Sales Manager

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Dubai seeks an Assistant Sales Manager to analyze market trends and develop the Sales Team. The role requires a strong sales background with demonstrated leadership and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, excellent communication abilities, and relevant qualifications. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong analytical skills to understand business indicators.
• Flexibility to respond to different work situations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse local market trends and develop new business leads.
• Maximise all revenue opportunities.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Ensure effective development of Sales Team Members.
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels.

Skills

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to delivering high customer service

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Previous experience in sales role

Education

Business degree or relevant qualification

Job description

What are we looking for

An Assistant 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 behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Previous experience in sales role with the ability to close a sale

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

• Knowledge of local market
• Strong leadership skills whereby it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
• Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
• Business degree or any relevant qualification would be advantageous

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious fullservice 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!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

An Assistant Sales Manager supports the Sales Team through analysis and reporting of results and trends, recommends sales approaches to expand and add business and develops the skills and culture of the Sales Team Members.

What will I be doing

As Assistant Sales Manager you will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to analyse market trends, report results and develop a Sales Team to execute the selling strategy and achieve business objectives. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analyse local market trends and develop new business leads
• Maximise all revenue opportunities
• Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel and manage the department’s adherence to achieving that strategy
• Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Ensure the Sales Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards and proactive selling
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels including social media sites
• Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Communicate with all departments as required within each hotel
• Attend sales events when required
• Report on a weekly/monthly basis appointments, calls made and list of business leads
• Answer customer queries in a timely and suitable manner

Required Experience

Manager