Groups, Conference & Events Trainee

Description

As an intern in the GM&E department, you will support sales strategies to maximize lead conversion and revenue, supporting a culture of high quality standards and proactive selling.

Specifically, you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards: 

- Maximize revenue opportunities for conference and banquet hosting

- Assist in the review of business plans and ensure proactive measures to meet set goals

- Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions

- Contribute to the hotel's sales strategy

- Understand the market and implement approaches to ensure the hotel remains at the forefront of the local market

- Manage an events calendar to maximize performance

- Develop strong relationships with clients to fully understand their needs

- Organize and support hotel inspection visits

- Ensure the complete administration and execution of planned events

- Participate in promotional activities for the hotel

Requirements

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

- High level of English

- Knowledge of office tools: Excel, Word, Power point

- Good communication, organizational, and planning skills

- Positive attitude and proactivity

- Commitment to providing the highest level of customer service

- Organizational Capabilities

- Skills to work individually and in a team

- Good presence

- Appropriate behavior

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!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is at the core of who we are

We are committed to an equitable and inclusive workforce that represents all ages, genders, sexual orientation, nationalities, ethnicities, disabilities, cultures and viewpoints. Grounded in our founding purpose, we foster an environment where Team Members can be their authentic selves. Our global brands provide meeting places for people to connect, creating a welcoming environment for all.

 “Your Candidate Experience in every selection process is very important to us. As such, you might receive an email from “The Hilton Recruiting Team” (hiltonrecruitingsurvey@hilton.com) with the subject line “Your experience with Recruiting” with a request to learn more about your interviewing experience.  The email is not spam, and you can click the link. The survey should take no more than 1 minute to complete, and we would appreciate your feedback as this will help our Human Resource and Recruiting Teams to focus on what is important to you”.