Group, Conference, and Events Sales Manager

Description

NOW IS AN EXCITING MOMENT TO JOIN

EUROPE`S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2023,

THE HILTON LONDON METROPOLE

As a

GC&E Sales MANAGER

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE - The Hilton London Metropole Hotel has just finished in 2022 a transformational refurbishment, updating all of its Food & Beverage outlets, Bedrooms, Public Areas and Meeting Space.

Following the completion of the refurbishment, the hotel now boasts 1,100 bedrooms, four unique restaurants and bars, 35 meeting rooms, including three ballrooms, with capacity for over 1,350 guests as well as an exclusive event space with unparalleled breath-taking skyline views across London.

Fancy taking a closer look at our brand new hotel? Check out our socials:

Events website: Hilton London Metropole (londonmetpresents.com)

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-london-metrople/

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Salary: £31,000 - £32,000 plus up to 30% Bonus
• Grow your Career: your next position could beas an Assistant GC&E DirectorSales
• Remote work day option
• Monthly team recognition & celebrations
• Open space large office
• Free, healthyand high qualitymeals when on duty
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• Hilton Honours Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)

As a GC&E Sales Manager

You will be reporting to the Assistant GC&E Director.

What matters most for this role?

• Your enthusiasm and winning mind-set
• Your experience in GC&E sales
• Your contribution to our Team Culture

What are we looking for?

• Your current position is Sales Manager / Senior Executive or similar level
• You have 2 years’ experience with events  (preferred in a branded hotel environment)
• Evidence that you can convert business and achieve sales targets
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Strong commercial skills
• Delphi knowledge is recommended

The responsibilities we`ll trust with you as a GC&E Sales Manager:

• Build excellent relationship with our Clients
• Manage your own inquiries in a value of up to £1M
• Deliver exceptional site visits for our Clients
• Convert business as per your sales targets
• Manage contract terms & clauses
• Manage HWS/SSSO relationships
• Manage handover process of your events from sales to planning
• Update data in various platforms (Delphi, Cvent, etc)
• Attend the daily huddle and other weekly/Monthly meetings
• Contribute to the exceptional culture in the wider commercial team

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.

We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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