**Job Identification:** 211497
**Job Category:** Sales and Marketing
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Annual Salary of u00a340,350.25
**Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You**
Picture yourself brightening someoneu2019s day. When you join our Hotels team, thatu2019s exactly what youu2019ll do every time you come to work! As a **Groups, Conference and Events (GCE) Planning Manager** , youu2019re not just driving revenue by leading strategic GCE sales efforts u2013 youu2019re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
**Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:**
As Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Planning Manager, you will manage the planning of large programmes The Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Manager will interact frequently with customers and Guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Maximise all Group, Conference, and Event revenue opportunities Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments’ adherence to achieving that strategy Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market Conduct weekly spot checks of five bookings carried out with a minimum of 90% achieved in any departmental and system audits for any Team Member Ensure the Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts Manage and develop the Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Team to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company Organise hotel promotional activities conduct u201cexitu201c meetings/interviews at the end of each event;
**What are we looking for?**
Demonstrated previous managerial or supervisory experience in a Reservations and/or Conference and Events Sales function in the hotel/leisure sector Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high levels of performance and exceed targets Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges Excellent selling capability and an ability and desire to coach selling techniques to their team Excellent organisational and planning skills Accountable and resilient Ability to work under pressure Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situationsIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of the hotel property management systems Previous experience in the same or similar role
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**How Weu2019ll Help You Thrive**
At Hilton, the hospitality weu2019re known for doesnu2019t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Membersu2019 wellbeing, supporting you through all of lifeu2019s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
Incredible travel perks u2013 Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program Own a piece of Hilton u2013 Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future Paid parental leave u2013 Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Personalized caregiving support u2013 Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones Crisis concierge u2013 In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care Mental health resources u2013 Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
_*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Memberu2019s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan._
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we donu2019t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestsu2014we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weu2019ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worldu2019s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, weu2019re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether youu2019re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careeru2014and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why weu2019re more than a great place to stayu2014weu2019re a great place to work….