**Job Identification:** 211349
**Job Category:** Sales and Marketing
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** u00a330,000 per annum
**Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You**
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK Number One Great Place to work and the highest ranked hospitality company in the worldu2019s top 25 best places to work.
We are looking for a highly motivated people person with a passion to succeed in sales within the Hospitality Industry to join our team as Sales Executive for the iconic Hilton Birmingham Metropole, the largest residential conference hotel outside of London.
Reporting to the Director of Sales and supported by our Snr Sales Managers this newly created role will be a key part of our proactive sales function for the hotel. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of sales development from research to develop new business, utilising social platforms to drive opportunity, networking in the local market, to client show rounds and much more. The hotels IBT sector has developed greatly over the past few years, so this would be a key focus for the role.
Whilst experience in sales or hospitality would be beneficial, we are looking for a people person with innovative fresh ideas to drive sales and a strong desire to progress to the next level within the industry.
Training and development is a huge part of our sales culture and we are looking for someone who is not only hungry for the opportunity but will strive to be the best in the business and further their career within the Hilton sales team.
If this sounds like you, apply here to kick start your road to success
Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
Research the market to identify new contacts & develop sales leads Generate and develop sales leads and contact potential clients to build business relationships Actively network the local area for each hotel to identify new potential and maximise share from existing contacts in both the IBT and meetings markets. Proactively source new business and contacts to generate appointments and new business leads Respond to sales opportunities to convert revenue and identify future business and new contacts Utilise social platforms to identify business opportunity and generate new sales leads Arrange and perform hotel show rounds / client appointments Drive proactive sales initiatives from a hotel and regional angle Work alongside our GC&E and reservations teams to maximise opportunity Respond to client requests Support the team with sales related administration
**What are we looking for?**
A self-motivated person who is passionate about succeeding in Hospitality sales
An innovative approach and proactive hunter mentality
Great inter personal skills, positive can do attitude and warm personality
Confident telephone manner
A people person to approach to sourcing new business and developing existing client base
High level of I.T skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
The ability to prioritise and be flexible
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Previous experience in a sales role and knowledge of Social Media is highly desirable but not essential
Ability to travel as part of their role
Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
Ability to work well under time pressure
Excellent grooming standards
Full UK Driving Licence preferred
**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….