Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Events Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Leeds , West Yorkshire Salary: Unspecified Date posted: 24/04/2012 16:05 Job type:Temporary Company: Hilton Worldwide Contact: Unspecified Ref: Totaljobs/Hilton_89359_EN Job ID: 53286967

Introduction

Description
A Conference & Events (C&E) Sales Executive with Hilton Hotels and Resorts will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand?One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of authentic experiences. The brand continues to be the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality. With products and services that m eet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers, we shape experiences in which every Guest feels cared for, valued, and respected.If you understand the importance of upholding a brands reputation and value the effort it takes to provide a globally recognized hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Because its with Hilton Hotels & Resorts where we promise an exceptional Guest experience every time.What will I be doing?
As C&E Sales Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The C&E Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a C&E Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenu e

Seek opportunities to increase sales and conversions within the Team

Manage an events schedule to maximise yield

Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach

Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs

Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds

Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events

Participate in hotel promotional activities

Profile
What are we looking for?
A C&E Sales Executive serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

Good organisational and administration skills

Positive attitude and good communication skills

Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service< br />
Confident telephone manner

High level of IT skills

Excellent grooming standards

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

Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference & Events function

Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
What benefits will I receive?Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement. As an employee you will become a member of the The Hilton Club which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilt on Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.Learn more now about Hilton Hotels & Resorts --- the global leader of hospitality.More than 500 locations and nearly 200,000 rooms across six continentsInnovations include: pioneering the airport hotel concept, becoming the first coast-to-coast hotel chain in the US, and the first to install televisions in Guest oomsFlagship brand of Hilton Worldwide with properties in more than 77 countriesMore than 70 world-class resorts and more nearly 200 full-service spasHarris Poll EquiTrend, Brand of the Year - Full Service Hotel for 2010 and 2011Number one global brand awareness in the hospitality industry
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