Sales Executive - SouthamptonWELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK's #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. "To share the light and warmth of hospitality". With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow. Shift pattern: Monday - Friday, varying between 8am - 6pm and weekends when requiredA WORLD OF REWARDSAnnual Salary of £29,000 Free and healthy meals when on dutyGrow your Career!Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your careerA chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)Team Member Referral ProgramHigh street discounts: with Perks at WorkHoliday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)Free ParkingSubsidised Taxi SchemeGuest Experience Day after successfully passing probationTickets to cricket events held at the venueWhat will I be doing?As Sales Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenueSeek opportunities to increase sales and conversions within the TeamManage an events schedule to maximise yieldFocus on a consistently executed up-selling approachBuild strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needsArrange and carry out Hotel show roundsEnsure the complete administration and execution of all planned eventsParticipate in hotel promotional activitiesWhat are we looking for?A Sales Executive serving Hilton 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:Good organisational and administration skillsPositive attitude and good communication skillsCommitment to delivering a high level of customer serviceConfident telephone mannerHigh level of IT skillsExcellent grooming standardsDemonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environmentIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:Knowledge of the hotel property management systemsDemonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events functionQualification, degree, or certification in a relevant fieldEVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and behind every job, there's an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That's why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality CompanyExact Location: Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, England, SO30 3XH, United Kingdom