Sales Executive

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is searching for a Sales Executive in Johannesburg. The candidate will analyze market trends, develop customer accounts, and negotiate with corporate clients. Candidates should have experience in sales, a positive attitude, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Knowledge of local market and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads.
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

High level of customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Sales Executive (HOT0BXER)

Job Description

Job Number: HOT0BXER

Work Location: Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston Corner W Rd N and Grayston drive Johannesburg 2001

A Sales Executive analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the 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 recognise 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

What are we looking for?

A Sales Executive 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 on 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

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. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!