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

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Cambridge is seeking a Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive to maximize revenue opportunities through effective relationship management and event scheduling. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a positive customer service attitude, and the ability to manage multiple event details. This role offers part-time hours and a supportive work environment focused on growth and development.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday, increasing up to 33 days

Discounted health cover

Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function is advantageous.
• Must display positive communication and organisational skills.
• High level of customer service commitment is required.

Responsibilities

• Maximise revenue opportunities by driving sales leads.
• Manage an events schedule to maximise yield.
• 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

Excellent grooming standards

Tools

Hotel property management systems

Job description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! -No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers andcolleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

Hourly rate of £13.00 an hour

Please note that this is a part-time, 24-hour a week, fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Freeand healthymealswhen on duty

• Grow your Career !

• Personal Developmentprogrammes designed to support you at every step of your career

• A chance to make a differencethrough 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 individualoutlets)

• Team Member Referral Program

• High street discounts:with Perks at Work

• Holiday:28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasingyearly to up to 33 days)

• Discounted dental and health cover

A Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas ofconferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.

What will I be doing?

As a Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive, you 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 withGuests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Group, Conference and Events 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 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

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

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

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

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