Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive

Hilton; Wembley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Wembley is looking for a Group Conference and Events Sales Executive. The ideal candidate will maximize revenue opportunities through effective sales strategies and excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing event schedules, building strong customer relationships, and executing all planned events. This full-time role requires good organizational skills and previous sales experience, offering a chance to work in an inclusive environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

28 days holiday

Discounted dental and health cover

Responsibilities

• Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue.
• Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions within the Team.
• Manage an events schedule to maximise yield.
• Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach.
• Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs.
• Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds.
• Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events.
• Participate in hotel promotional activities.

Skills

Good organisational and administration skills

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

Confident telephone manner

High level of IT skills

Excellent grooming standards

Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKs #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025 AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! What makes Hilton Wembley unique is the sense of belonging and teamwork shared throughout all our departments. This hotel is the #choiceofchampions one day we are busy looking after a family on vacation visiting London the next day a world famous sports team or music artist. But every day we are busy creating lasting memories.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Grow your Career !

Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career

A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes Find out what and how we are doing ( )

Team Member Travel Program : discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)

Guest Experience Day 1 night stay with breakfast per year

Team Member Referral Program

High street discounts : with Perks at Work

Holiday : 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

Discounted dental and health cover

Modern and inclusive Team Members areas

What will I be doing

As Group Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Executive you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The GC&E Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically a Group Conference and Events (GC&E) Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue
• Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions within the Team
• Manage an events schedule to maximise yield
• Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
• Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
• Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds
• Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
• Participate in hotel promotional activities

What are we looking for

A Group Conference and Events (GCE) 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 :

• Good organisational and administration skills
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Confident telephone manner
• High level of IT skills
• Excellent grooming standards
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment

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

• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
• Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton It Matters Where You Stay but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and behind every job theres an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. Thats why at Hilton Every Job Makes the Stay.

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EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Sales

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1