Assistant Director of Sales - Leisure - Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

Description

Waldorf Astoria has continued to pioneer exceptional experiences that redefine the art of hospitality; Join our team and be part of a legacy where we shape the future of luxury hospitality.

It's not just a job vacancy, we will help you elevate your career by offering a variety of learning & development programs, career growth & thousands of opportunities all around the world. Take the next step and be the star of your own success story!

What we offer:

Thriving work environment.

Team members' special rates for Hilton hotels worldwide.

Thousand opportunities for career growth and development.

Comprehensive learning & development programs that fits all fields.

Opportunity to give back to the community and have a bigger social impact through Social Responsibility Hilton programs.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Daily duty meal.

Life insurance.

What will I be doing?

As Assistant Director of Sales - Leisure will assist the Director of Sales in planning, developing, and executing strategies to maximize leisure sales revenue. The role involves managing key accounts, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring that sales targets are met. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and sales skills, as well as a deep understanding of the leisure travel market. An Assistant Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support
• Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
• Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company
• Prepare and present, on a monthly basis, the contribution, focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns targeted at the leisure market.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key leisure accounts, including tour operators, travel agencies, and online travel agencies (OTAs).
• Conduct regular sales calls, presentations, and site inspections to build and strengthen client relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with leisure partners to maximize revenue and profitability.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Director of Sales 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:

• 3-5 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, with a focus on the leisure market.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the local and international leisure travel market.
• Experience in managing a sales team.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems (PMS) and revenue management tools.
• Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
• Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
• Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members
• Excellent organisational and planning skills

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!