Sales Manager (9 Months Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain seeks a Sales Manager to analyze market trends and drive business. Responsibilities include negotiating rates, preparing contracts, staffing the sales team, and creating marketing strategies. Ideal candidates have sales experience, a degree, and strong customer service focus. The role offers a salary of £33,125 and additional benefits such as meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Smart uniform provided

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Career development programs

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Sales experience with a proven track record.
• Ability to close a sale.
• Knowledge of local market and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Prepare company contracts according to business conditions.
• Manage and train the Sales team.
• Produce accurate reports for senior management.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Customer service commitment

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

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 (cr.hilton.com)
• TeamMember 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

A Sales Manager analyses 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.

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:

• Analyse 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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