Group, Conference, and Events Sales Manager - Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail
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Job Description
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
What are we looking for
A Group Conference and Events Sales Manager 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:
- Results orientedto 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 theteam
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Accountable and resilient
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
- Demonstrated previous managerial or supervisory experience in aConference and Events Sales function in the hotel/leisure sector
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi OnQ iDeaS)
- Arabic language (spoken written and read)
- Previous GCC/Qatar workexperiece
- Previous experience in a luxury hotel
What will it be like to work for Hilton
The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of worldclass brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100year history. Hilton is proud to have an awardwinning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the Worlds Best Workplaces.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility career growth and development and our Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members unique perspectives and voicesalong with those of our Guests Owners Suppliers and Partnersto cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what its like to be on Team Hilton!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions of his or her role and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
A Group Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Manager manages the Groups Conference and Events sales andactively converts customer enquiries into confirmed sales.
What will I be doing
As Group Conference and Events (GCE) Sales Manager you will manage the Groups Conference and Events sales andactively convertscustomer enquiries into confirmed sales. 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:
- Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel and achiement of departments goals
- Maximise all Group Conference and Event revenue opportunities
- Review business plans identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets
- Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market
- Ensure a culture of high quality standards for relationship building customer service selling techniques and billing and processing contracts
- Organise hotel promotional activities & proactive efforts to secure GC&E business and leads
- Conduct weekly spot checks and generate reports as required by
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
