Sales Professional Opportunity
As a Sales Professional, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and increasing market share by developing and executing effective sales strategies. This includes analyzing local market trends and competitor activity to identify business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and negotiating room rates and packages.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the hotel and increase market/customer share in all revenue streams.
* Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
* Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels.
* Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions.
* Work within current business strategies and recognize potential opportunities.
* Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs.
* Attend sales events as required.
* Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management.
* Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner.
* Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Recruit, manage, train, and develop the Sales team.
Requirements:
* A positive attitude and good communication skills.
* Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
* Excellent grooming standards.
* Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
* Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative.
* Experience in a sales role with a proven track record of closing sales.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of local market trends and hospitality industry.
* Passion for sales and achieving targets and objectives.
* Degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
* Prior experience at Hilton or similar hotel chain.