Sales manager

Job Identification: 211241 Job Category: Sales and Marketing Job Schedule: Full time Salary £33,207 to £34,200 Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Sales Manager , you're not just generating and managing group sales - you're 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: Our Sales Manager will be an integral part of our hotel team, creatively developing our business and driving customer experience. A positive energy with a proactive attitude and able to demonstrate a passion for hospitality, sales and achieving challenging goals. As an advocate for our hotel, you will be at the forefront of our Sales activity and expanding customer connections. Become our hotel ambassador with a strong knowledge on our offering and product, effectively finding solutions to exceed customer expectations. A proactive networker with a focus on building and developing local and international contacts Become an expert in the local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business. Engage in pro-active sales activities and networking events outside of the hotel in order to develop relationships with prospective customers and generate new leads and business. Opportunity to challenge the norm and develop creative ways to sell and promote the hotel Showcase the hotel through innovative site inspections, sales events and familiarization trips Drive sales across all market segments including Corporate, Meetings, Incentives, Consortia & Group Manage and develop existing customer accounts to drive business into the hotel 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 Support with preparing company contracts in accordance with current business and pricing conditions. Work closely with the Director of Sales and the management team to create and implement sales strategy and business plan. Be present in weekly commercial meetings and show strong collaboration to develop the business. What are we looking for: Positive energy and proactive attitude with a passion for hospitality, sales and achieving challenging goals. Exceptional communication skills with strong ability to connect with people, lead through the sales process, negotiate and close deals Thrives off meeting new people and building new relationships Commitment to delivering excellent customer service Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under own initiative Previous experience in a sales/ customer facing role with a proven track record of success and customer satisfaction 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 We'll Help You Thrive At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: Incredible travel perks - 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 - 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 - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care Mental health resources - 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 Member's 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 don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've 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 World's 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, we're setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and 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 we're more than a great place to stay-we're a great place to work.