Senior Sales Executive

Hilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Senior GC&E Sales Executive to enhance revenue through proactive sales and effective team management. This role involves fostering customer relationships, managing inquiries, and optimizing event schedules to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Career growth opportunities

Discounted hotel nights and 50% off food and beverages

High street discounts with Perks at Work

Discounted dental and health coverage

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• High commitment to customer service excellence.
• Proficiency in IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales activities and develop future business.
• Assist in managing the team to meet business goals.
• Convert incoming inquiries to meet targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

IT skills

Job description

Hilton Croydon Hotel

101 Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon, CR9 4HH

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always bring 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 excellent training, resources, and support from managers and colleagues, there are always opportunities to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Career growth opportunities
• Personal Development programmes supporting your career
• Opportunities to contribute to our Corporate Responsibility programmes
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights and 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts with Perks at Work
• Discounted dental and health coverage
• Free Parking

A Senior Groups, Conference and Events (GC&E) Sales Executive will assist the Sales Manager to lead a Sales Team that maximizes revenue through proactive selling and effective management sales techniques.

What will I be doing?

As Senior GC&E Sales Executive, you will support the Sales Manager in leading a team to maximize revenue via proactive selling and management. Your role involves interacting with guests and customers to foster repeat and expanded business. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving sales activities and developing future business with the team
• Assisting in managing the team to meet business goals
• Converting incoming inquiries to meet targets
• Seeking opportunities to increase sales and conversions
• Managing an events schedule to optimize yield
• Executing up-selling strategies
• Building strong customer relationships to understand their needs
• Organizing hotel show rounds
• Ensuring proper administration and execution of events
• Participating in promotional activities

What are we looking for?

The ideal Senior GC&E Sales Executive should embody the following qualities and skills:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills
• High commitment to customer service excellence
• Confident telephone manner
• Proficiency in IT skills

Preferred but not essential capabilities include:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in Conference and Events sales
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, it matters where you stay, but the experience is only part of the story. We recognize that many roles contribute to creating unforgettable guest experiences. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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Schedule

Full-time

Brand : Hilton Hotels & Resorts