Group, Conference and Events Director
- Employer
- Hilton Hotels
- Location
- London, Greater London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- Retail Assistant
- Job Type
- Contract
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Group, Conference and Events Director
Ready to seal the deal? WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - 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. Please note that this role will allow some element of flexible working from home subject to business demands and client needs. A WORLD OF REWARDS
Ready to seal the deal? WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES - 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. Please note that this role will allow some element of flexible working from home subject to business demands and client needs. A WORLD OF REWARDS
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Free, healthy and high quality meals when on duty
Grow your Career - your next position could be as a Commercial Director
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A 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 Program
Discounted dental and health cover
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Discounted car park
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
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Manage and develop the Conference, and Events Sales Team to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company
Maximise all Group, Conference, and Event revenue opportunities
Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts Exceed set targets
Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy
Understand the competitive market and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead
Ensure the Team is developed effectively and generate a culture of high-quality standards for relationship building, customer service, and selling techniques.
Build a professional and engaged team to propose for an Event, Negotiate and Contract before Planning an event from after the contract stage until the pre-conference meeting.
Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high levels of performance and exceed targets
Excellent selling capability and an ability and desire to coach selling techniques to their team
Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
Versatile and positive in developing and managing customer relationships with a high standard of communication
To fully understand the needs of the customer and strive to exceed those expectations at all times
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In-depth Knowledge of GCE for a number of years
Strong Leadership Skills
Strong Commercial and Sales background
Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
Confident telephone manner
Excellent grooming standards and strong skills in time management, organisation and coordination
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively under time and resource constraints
Have fantastic attention to detail, accountable and resilient
Ability to work under pressure
Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
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Knowledge of Delphi, ONQPM
Demonstrated previous experience working in a large events hotel or a similar sized property
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