Group, Conference and Events Sales Executive

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

lang="EN-US">Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our
Commercial Team, that's exactly what you'll do. As a Groups, Conferences &
Events Sales Executive, you'll do far more than process enquiries—you'll drive
revenue, build lasting client relationships and create memorable event
experiences in one of the UK's busiest MICE hotels.

lang="EN-US">We are looking for a results-driven, commercially minded sales
professional to join our high-performing team at the Hotel of the Year, located
on Brighton's vibrant seafront.

If you're
passionate about sales, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy converting
opportunities into business, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.

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.

Here's what you'll do during a typical
day:

• lang="EN-US">Manage group, conference and event enquiries from initial enquiry
  through to contract confirmation.
• Convert
  enquiries into confirmed bookings, consistently achieving conversion and revenue
  targets.
• Identify opportunities to maximize
  revenue through upselling, cross-selling and effective
  negotiation.
• Build strong relationships
  with clients, understanding their needs and overcoming objections to secure
  business.
• Arrange and conduct hotel show
  rounds to showcase our facilities and services.
• lang="EN-US">Work closely with operational teams to ensure a seamless handover
  and exceptional guest experience.
• Manage event
  administration accurately, maintaining contracts, quotations and customer
  records.
• Contribute towards departmental sales
  targets and the overall commercial success of the hotel.
• lang="EN-US">Support promotional activities and represent the hotel
  professionally to grow future
  business.

What are we looking
for?
 

A Groups, Conferences &
Events Sales Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our
Guests and alongside other Team Members. To successfully fill this role,
you should demonstrate:

• lang="EN-US">A results-driven approach with a genuine passion
  for sales.
• Excellent organization and time
  management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness
  with the ability to maximize every sales opportunity.
• lang="EN-US">Confidence in negotiating, overcoming objections and closing
  business.
• Outstanding communication skills,
  both written and verbal.
• A professional
  and confident telephone manner.
• The ability
  to build lasting client relationships.
• A
  proactive, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced MICE
  environment.
• Previous experience in Sales
  or Hotel Sales.
• High level of
  IT skills.
• The right to work in
  the UK.

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

• lang="EN-US">Previous experience within Conference & Events or Hospitality
  Sales.
• Knowledge of Hilton systems or other
  hotel sales and property management systems.
• lang="EN-US">Experience working within the MICE sector.
• lang="EN-US">A qualification in Hospitality, Business, Sales or Events
  Management.

What
you are getting

• lang="EN-US">The opportunity to work for the UK's No.1 Employer and the Hilton
  Hotel of the Year.
• Learn from an experienced
  Commercial Team with extensive hotel sales expertise.
• lang="EN-US">Team Member travel rates across 8600+ Hilton hotels
  worldwide.
• A vibrant seafront location
  with direct beach access.
• Industry-leading
  career development opportunities within Hilton.
• lang="EN-US">A supportive team culture focused on success, collaboration
  and development.