Director of Sales in Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom

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Kick Start your career and join the team at Hilton St Georges Park, proud to be the home of English football.

This unique Hilton property based outside Burton upon Trent (DE13 9PD) is the home of the 28 English Football Teams while also offering the opportunity to work for the biggest player in global hospitality, Hilton.

Be part of a high preforming team, creating a home from home for our leisure guests, world class sport teams and corporate clients.

When we say unique we mean it! Offering 228 contemporary bedrooms, complemented by a wonderful food and beverage offering including the relaxing Crossbar, Restaurant and Coffee Lounge which is proud to service Starbucks. In addition we have high quality meeting and events space, Spa and top class fitness facilities surrounded by acers of Staffordshire countryside including 13 outdoor football pitches including a replica of the Wembley pitch.

Do you want to join the Worlds #1 best workplace, awarded by Great Place to Work and Fortune? If so, we have a world of opportunities available for you at Hilton!

We can offer you….

  • Free and healthy meals when on duty
  • Grow your Career
  • 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
  • High street discounts: with Perks at Work
  • Holiday: 28 days

including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
+ Discounted dental and health cover
+ Free Parking
+ Subsidised Taxi Scheme
+ Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
+ Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

As Director of Sales, you are responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. A Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team.

What will I be doing?

  • Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
  • Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support
  • Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
  • Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator
  • Direct and manage the forecasting process in conjunction with the Revenue Department to insure accurate, timely and complete information. Compile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly Forecast, Lead Management System, and Booking Reports
  • Actively participate and complete the preparation of the annual Sales and Market Plan, quarterly updates, and the complexed hotels’ annual Budgets. Execute initiatives as outlined; swiftly implement strategies/tactics to offset changes in markets, economy or driven by the competitive set. Organize and/or attend scheduled group and related meetings
  • Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
  • Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests
  • Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company
  • Prepare and present, on a monthly basis, the contribution, focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
  • Cooperate with other departments in the hotel, particularly Reservations and the Banqueting Department, to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
  • Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives

What are we looking for?

  • Positive attitude and good communication skills
  • Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
  • Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
  • Strong analytical skills so to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
  • Excellent grooming standards
  • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
  • Ability to work well under time pressure and/or demanding travel schedules
  • Demonstrated previous experience in a Sales role with the proven ability to close a sale It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
  • Knowledge of the local market – Knowledge of hospitality industry
  • A passion for sales and target-based performance
  • Relevant degree, in sales, business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution

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Job: Sales

Title: Director of Sales

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AX6I

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