Goverment Sales Executive

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Şişli; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Istanbul is seeking a Government Sales Executive to join its Commercial team. This role involves supporting sales activities, managing relationships with government and diplomatic clients, and ensuring excellent service for VIP guests. Candidates should have previous sales experience in hospitality and be fluent in Turkish and English. This position offers career growth within a renowned organization and comes with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospitality or luxury hotel environment is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with high-level officials.
• Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing sales strategies for government accounts.
• Manage client relationships with government and diplomatic missions.
• Handle administrative tasks related to sales and reservations.
• Ensure VIP guests receive exceptional service.
• Support team with group leads and conference opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Guest relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Language fluency (Turkish and English)

Job description

Overview

At Hilton, we are committed to building strong and lasting relationships with our Government and Diplomatic partners. As a Government Sales Executive, you will support the Government & Diplomatic Sales team in achieving commercial targets, strengthening key partnerships, and ensuring the highest level of service for our valued government and diplomatic guests. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in Sales within one of Hilton’s most prestigious clusters.

Position Title: Government Sales Executive

Location: İstanbul

Company: Hilton – Türkiye

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, with benefits package

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Government Sales Executive to join our Commercial team. You will support daily sales activities, manage client communications, and help ensure smooth operations for government and diplomatic accounts. Your proactive approach and excellent relationship-building skills will contribute to Hilton’s success in this highly important segment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales Manager and Director in developing and implementing sales strategies for the Government & Diplomatic segment.
• Support client relationship management with government institutions and diplomatic missions.
• Handle administrative sales tasks including reports, RFP processes, agreements, and reservations coordination.
• Ensure VIP and protocol guests receive the highest level of Hilton service and attention.
• Promote Hilton’s facilities and services (rooms, F&B outlets, Health Club, parking, laundry) as part of total account management.
• Assist with sales calls, client entertainment activities, and networking events as required.
• Stay informed about political, economic, and city developments to identify new business opportunities.
• Support the team with group leads, catering production reports, and conference opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless guest experiences for government and diplomatic clients.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in Sales or Guest Relations, ideally within hospitality or a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with high-level officials and diplomatic clients.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Turkish and English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
• Knowledge of government protocols and procedures is a plus.

What We Look For

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality – We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership – We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork – We’re team players in everything we do.
• Ownership – We’re the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to develop your career in Government & Diplomatic Sales within Hilton’s iconic İstanbul cluster.
• A supportive and international team environment.
• Career growth and learning opportunities within Hilton’s global network.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Be part of the world’s leading hospitality company.

Hilton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our team members.