Sales Executive (Maternity Cover)

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the City of London is seeking a Sales Executive for maternity cover. The role involves market analysis, developing customer accounts, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a proven sales track record. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including discounted hotel stays and personal development programs.

Benefits

Free meals when on duty

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale.
• Knowledge of local market and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads.
• Develop customer accounts and increase market share.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Cooperate with other departments to create exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Customer service commitment

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Sales experience

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Sales Executive (Maternity Cover) (HOT0BYJH)

Sales Executive (Maternity Cover) (HOT0BYJH)

Work Locations: Hilton London Kensington Hotel, 179-199 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UL

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’S #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025. 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 and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

Competitive annual salary for a Maternity cover position of 39 hours per week

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 ( 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

Free Parking (depending on availability)

Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation

Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

What will I be doing?

As Sales Executive, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

What are we looking for?

A 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:

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

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

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

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, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.