Job Number:
BUS0102G
Join the most recognizable
hotel brand in virtually every region of the world.
From the desks of our
award-winning hotels to event planning in exotic locations, there may be a
hotel job for you.
Hilton Worldwide offers a
world of opportunities when it comes to employment and career
development.
Your exceptional
experience with Hilton Worldwide begins with the exploration of this
opportunity.
Work Locations:
Hilton Nairobi
A Sales Manager with
Hilton Hotels and Resorts 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 it be like to
work for this Hilton Worldwide Brand?
One of the most recognized
names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of
authentic experiences.
The brand continues to be
the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality. With products
and services that meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers, we shape
experiences in which every Guest feels cared for, valued, and respected.
If you understand the
importance of upholding a brand’s reputation and value the effort it takes to
provide a globally recognized hospitality experience, you may be just the
person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Hilton Hotels &
Resorts.
Because it’s with Hilton
Hotels & Resorts where we promise an exceptional Guest experience every
time.
What will I be doing?
As the Sales Manager, you
will analyse 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.
Specifically, you will be
responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Analysis
local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
- 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
- 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 recognizing 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 to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and
business leads
- 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
What
are we looking for?
A Sales Manager serving
Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations is always working on behalf of our
Guests and working with other Team Members.
To successfully fill this
role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that
follow:
- 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 to close a sale
It
would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge
of local market
- Knowledge
of hospitality
- Passion
for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
- Degree-level
qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous
What
benefits will I receive?
Your benefits will include
a competitive starting salary
Application Process:
Interested candidates are
invited to apply through: www.hiltonworldwide.com/careers before end of day 8th June
2012.