Group Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Municipality of Al Shamal; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Riyadh is looking for a Group Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager. In this role, you will assist in maximizing conference and banquet revenue while managing vendor relations and developing your team. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join us to provide exceptional event experiences!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist to maximize conference and banqueting revenue through proactive selling.
• Ensure high standards of conference and banqueting business processes.
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Group Conference and Events Team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict management

Positive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Group Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager (HOT0BWZO) at Hilton Riyadh Olaya, King Fahad Road, Riyadh 12333. The role supports meeting and banquet efforts to maximise revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction, and manages vendor relations.

What will I be doing?

As Group Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager, you will assist in meeting and banquet efforts to maximise revenue, profit, and the satisfaction of Guests and vendor relations. The Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager will develop the team through onboarding and ongoing development to ensure the Conference and Events and related Teams are prepared to offer an exceptional conference and event experience. Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Group Conference and Events Sales Manager to maximise conference and banqueting revenue and profit through pro-active selling techniques, calendar/time management, and pricing strategy
• Ensure the highest standards of conference and banqueting business processes
• Ensure the Conference and Events Sales Team has the skills and knowledge required for high-level performance
• Implement an effective selling strategy and ensure this strategy is understood and executed by all Team Members
• Ensure fairness in vendor selection and with vendor pricing, such that non-contracted customers receive the same rates (quotes) regardless of the chosen booking channel used
• Ensure company/department specific induction/onboarding plan for Revenue/Conference and Events/Reservations Managers is identified, executed, and in coordination with the relevant Human Resources Manager and Regional Director of Revenue
• Maintain consistent communication with the Training and Development department to ensure Teams at all levels are trained and developed through structured training calendars and programs
• Maintain strong internal control of the working environment, ensuring compliance with Hilton and the Hotel brand's policies and procedures
• Ensure communication meetings occur and are accompanied by documentation/minutes on a monthly basis
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Group Conference and Events Team

What are we looking for?

A Group Conference and Events Assistant 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:

• Demonstrated previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage conflict effectively

Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

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

• Previous experience working within the hospitality industry
• Commercial and industry knowledge

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. Our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!