Sales Executive | Hilton Dubai Palm

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to analyze market trends and drive business growth. The role involves developing customer accounts, negotiating with corporate clients, and collaborating with team members to enhance guest experiences. Ideal candidates will possess a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude towards client service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and generate new business leads.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Develop and implement creative local marketing strategies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Sales skills

Job description

What will I be doing

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:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the hotel and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Pro-actively targeting group leads and converting them
• 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 recognising 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

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:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

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

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Required Experience:

IC