Assistant Group, Conference, and Events Sales Manager

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Full time
Location: Brighton
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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings 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 amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

Free and healthy meals when on duty Grow your Career your next position could be as a GCE sales Manager 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 Discounted Car Parking Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Group, Conference, and Events Sales Manager, you will support the Manager of the Groups, Conference and Events Sales office and the on-property Reservations Team to actively convert customer enquiries into confirmed sales. The Assistant Group, Conference, and Events Sales Manager will interact frequently with customers and Guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Maximise all Group, Conference, and Event revenue opportunities Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market Ensure the Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts Manage and develop the Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Team to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company Organise hotel promotional activities

What are we looking for?

A Assistant Group, Conference and Events 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 supervisory experience in a Reservations and/or Conference and Events Sales function in the hotel/leisure sector Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges Excellent selling capability and an ability and desire to coach selling techniques to their team Excellent organisational and planning skills Accountable and resilient Ability to work under pressure Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL IS WHO WE ARE, AND WE ARE HILTON!

Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now

The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word “hotel.” From inaugural balls and Hollywood awards galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all.

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Work Locations

DoubleTree Brighton Metropole

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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