Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Cobham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Groups, Conference, and Events Sales Executive in Cobham. You will maximize revenue opportunities by managing inquiries and building relationships with customers. The role requires strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and experience in a sales environment. This position offers great growth potential and competitive perks, including travel discounts and health cover.

Benefits

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Maintaining a positive attitude and good communication.
• Ability to manage an events schedule effectively.
• Experience working in a sales environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets.
• Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions.
• Build strong relationships with customers.

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

Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment

Education

Degree or certification in a relevant field

Tools

Hotel property management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive (HOT0C1NV)

Job Description

Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive (HOT0C1NV)

Job Details

Job Number: HOT0C1NV

Work Locations

Hilton Cobham, Seven Hills Road South, Cobham KT11 1EW

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

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

Free Parking

Accommodation available with all bills included

Guest Experience Day as part of your induction

Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

A Group, Conference, and Events Executive will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.

What will I be doing?

As a Group, Conference, and Events Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Group, Conference, and Events Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, Group, Conference, and Events 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 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
• 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
• Qualification, degree, or certification in a relevant field

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