Sales Manager

A Sales Manager analyses local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.

What will I be doing?

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Analysis of local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads

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Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams

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Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients

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Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels

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Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions

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Work within current business strategies and recognize potential opportunities

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Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs

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Attend Sales events, as required

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Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management including the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads

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Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

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Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures

Positive attitude and good communication skills

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Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

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Excellent grooming standards

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Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

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Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative

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Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

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

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Knowledge of the local market

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Knowledge of hospitality

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Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

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Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programs - Find out what and how we are doing ( https://cr.hilton.com )

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE - 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 both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.