Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive - Maternity Cover (Part Time)

HILTON WORLDWIDE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Cambridge is seeking a Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive to maximize revenue from events. The role involves managing inquiries, building customer relationships, and executing planned events. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, a positive attitude, and experience in conference and events management. The position offers a part-time contract with competitive benefits, including a salary of £13 per hour and various discounts.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.00

Personal development programs

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Responsibilities

• Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets.
• 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 understand their needs.
• Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds.
• Ensure complete administration and execution of planned events.
• Participate in hotel promotional activities.

Skills

Good organisational and administration skills

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to high customer service

Confident telephone manner

High level of IT skills

Excellent grooming standards

Experience in Conference and Events function

Knowledge of hotel property management systems

Job description

Overview

A Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business.

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

Qualifications

• 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 the Conference and Events function
• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems

Disability Confident

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Benefits

• Hourly rate of £13.00 an hour
• Part-time, 24-hour a week, fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months
• 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 (https://cr.hilton.com)
• 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