Senior Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Senior Sales Manager in London. The candidate will analyse market trends and develop strategies to boost business and manage the sales team. Strong sales experience and a degree-level qualification are preferred. The role offers a salary starting from £40,000, along with various perks including free meals, professional development programmes, and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Personal development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role with a strong record of success.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify leads.
• Negotiate rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Prepare contracts according to business conditions.
• Manage and develop the sales team.

Skills

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to delivering high customer service

Flexibility to respond to range of work situations

Ability to work under pressure

Proven track record in closing sales

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description - Senior Sales Manager (HOT0C0VW)

Job Number: HOT0C0VW

Work Locations

Hilton London Syon Park – Middlesex, London TW7 6AZ

What will I be doing?

As a Senior 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?

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
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

A World of Rewards

• Annual salary ranging from £40,000
• 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
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.