Meeting and Events Sales Executive

A Meeting and Events (M&E) Sales Executive will maximize revenue opportunities in the areas of meetings and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.

What will I be doing?

As Meeting and Events (M&E) Sales Executive, you will maximize revenue opportunities in the areas of meetings and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Meeting and Events Sales Executive will interact frequently with guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, a Meeting and Events (M&E) Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue
• Manage an events schedule to maximize 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

What are we looking for?

A Meeting and Events (M&E) Sales Executive 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, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Good organizational and administration skills
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Confident telephone manner
• High level of IT skills
• Excellent grooming standards
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a sales environment

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

• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
• Demonstrate previous experience working in the meetings and events sector
• Qualification, degree, or certification in a relevant field