Senior Groups, Conference and Events Sales Manager - Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

What are we looking for

A Senior Groups Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Managerserving 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:

• Demonstrated previousexperience in a GroupsConference and Events Sales function in the hotel sector
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high level of perform 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
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
• Relevant degree in business development or other relevant business field from an academic institution

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Waldorf Astoria has continued to pioneer exceptional experiences that redefine the art of hospitality; Join our team and be part of a legacy where we shape the future of luxury hospitality.

Its not just a job vacancy we will help you elevate your career by offering a variety of learning & development programs career growth & thousands of opportunities all around the world. Take the next step and be the star of your own success story!

What we offer:

Thriving work environment.

Team members special rates for Hilton hotels worldwide.

Thousand opportunities for career growth and development.

Comprehensive learning & development programs that fits all fields.

Opportunity to give back to the community and have a bigger social impact through Social Responsibility Hilton programs.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Daily duty meal.

Life insurance.

A SeniorGroups Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Manager is responsible for the development and execution of the groups conference and events strategy recommending growth efforts monitoring progress and ensuring that the hotel is commercially positioned within the local marketplace to increase revenue. Responsible for the event planning and overall execution of all conference and events that take place.The SeniorGroups Conference and Events Sales Manager oversees all Conference and Events Sales offices to ensure active conversion of customer enquiries. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develop future and repeat business contributing to the profitability of the hotel
• Review the hotels 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
• Ensuresgenerating a culture of high-quality standards for relationship building customer service selling techniques and billing and processing contracts
• Build strong relationships with customers Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively

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