Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive

Hilton; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel perks

Food discounts

Free meals

Holiday allowance

Stock purchase plan

Pension scheme

High street discounts

Mental health resources

Care for All

Career development

Crisis Concierge

Job summary

Hilton London Croydon is seeking a Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive to convert leads into bookings, drive upselling, and manage the events calendar to maximise revenue.

You will build strong client relationships, lead on-site visits, and ensure seamless event delivery while enjoying Hilton's travel discounts, meals on duty, and development opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Convert leads into bookings and meet sales targets.
• Drive upselling and improve conversion rates.
• Coordinate event scheduling to optimize yield.

Responsibilities

• Convert leads into bookings and respond to group/event enquiries.
• Upsell services and improve conversion rates.
• Manage the events calendar to optimise yield and space.
• Build strong client relationships and foster loyalty.
• Lead site visits to showcase spaces and services.
• Ensure smooth handover of booked events on-site.
• Support hotel promotions to grow GCE business.

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Groups, Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Executive at Hilton London Croydon, you’re not just driving revenue by securing GCE bookings – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments.

• Competitive pay - £28,000 to £30,235 per annum plus Sales Incentive, with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
• Food and beverage discounts - Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
• Free meals on duty - Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our Employee Stock Purchase Programme (ESPP), eligible Team Members can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
• Pension scheme - Supporting you as you plan for the future.
• High street discounts - Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
• Mental health resources - Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Crisis Concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
• Career development opportunities - Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth.
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Convert leads into bookings: Respond to and convert incoming group and event enquiries to meet sales targets and maximize revenue
• Drive upselling and conversion: Identify opportunities to upsell services and increase conversion rates through consistent, high-quality sales tactics
• Optimize event scheduling: Manage the events calendar to support optimal yield and space utilization
• Build strong client relationships: Engage with customers to understand their needs, foster loyalty, and generate repeat and expanded business
• Lead impactful site visits: Arrange and conduct hotel show rounds to showcase spaces and services in alignment with client expectations
• Support seamless event execution: Ensure accurate administration and smooth handover of booked events for successful on-property delivery
• Support hotel promotions: Participate in promotional activities to increase visibility and drive GCE business

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay-we’re a great place to work.