Sales Manager (9 Months Maternity Cover)

Hilton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Brighton is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business growth through market analysis and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers an annual salary of £33,125 and includes a maternity cover fixed-term contract for 9 months starting from December 1, 2025. A range of rewards and career development opportunities are also provided.

Benefits

Smart uniform provided and laundered

Free meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Discounted Car Parking

Temporary accommodation if relocating

Qualifications

• Proven track record to close a sale.
• Knowledge of local market and hospitality.
• Passion for sales and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity.
• Develop customer accounts and drive business.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Prepare contracts in accordance with business conditions.
• Cooperate with other departments for exceptional Guest experience.
• Recruit, manage, train, and develop the Sales team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Customer service commitment

Flexibility

Pressure management

Sales experience

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. – 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

Annual Salary of £33,125

Please note that this is a maternity cover. The role will be offered as a fixed-term contract for 9 months, starting from 01/12/2025

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Smart uniform provided and laundered

• 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

• 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

• Discounted Car Parking

• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate

• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

What will I be doing?

As Sales Manager, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify 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 recognising 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
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

What are we looking for?

A Sales Manager 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
• Excellent grooming standards
• 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
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

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.

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