JOB DESCRIPTION Before you get started…Yes, we do have the BEST Team Member Travel Program with HUGE discounts on hotel rooms for our Team Members!Why you'll love working for Hilton!Access to the world's best Team Member Travel Program with highly discounted rates Discounts of up to 25-50% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets Comprehensive training and support for your new role Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 3000 learning programs Extensive range of career development opportunities What will I be doing?As Sales Manager, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Analysis of local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs Attend Sales events, as required Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures Cross train and assist with other commercial sub departments when required What are we looking for?A 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: Positive can do attitude and good communication skills Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service Excellent grooming standards Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of local market especially leisure business and leisure travel agents Knowledge of hospitality Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives Degree-level qualification in a relevant field Travel the world and grow your career with Hilton Awarded #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune