Hilton Hotels and Resorts Vacancy for a Sales Manager
Hilton Worldwide is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality
companies in the world, with more than 4,200 hotels, resorts and
timeshare properties comprising more than 690,000 rooms in 93 countries
and territories.
Hilton Hotels and Resorts is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sales Manager
Job ID: HOT033AZ
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- A Sales Manager 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 a Hilton Worldwide Brand?
- Our Team Members are the Heart of Hilton. As extraordinary
hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place
to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our
colleagues.
What will I be doing?
As 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
- 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
- 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 recognising potential opportunities
What are we looking for?
A Sales Manager serving Hilton Worldwide 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:
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- 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
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Excellent grooming standards
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of local market
- Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant field
- Knowledge of hospitality
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply