Assistant Sales Director (Arabic Speaker)

Job description

LOVE A CHALLENGE, EXCEEDING TARGETS AND CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE?

NOW IS AN INCREDIBLY EXCITING TIME TO JOIN THE TRANSFORMED HILTON LONDON METROPOLE.

Hilton London Met finished a transformational refurbishment in 2022, updating all of our public areas, Guest Rooms, Executive Rooms & Suites, four bars and restaurants, and 35 + meeting spaces, WOW what a game changer this repositioning is for our team and our clients.

This hotel is one of a kind, boasting 1,100 bedrooms, London’s most exciting new Executive Lounge as well as being cutting edge in technology with digital key and virtual check in. We don’t just rely on our shiny new product however, we are on a mission to live and breathe fantastic customer service, with the hotel within the Top #200 hotels in London on TripAdvisor. The sky is the limit for the opportunities at this unique hotel!

Fancy taking a closer look? Check out our socials below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiltonlondonmet/?hl=en

Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/hilton-london-metrople

Please note that it is a requirement for this position to be able to speak fluent in Arabic.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

·       Salary: DOE, £50,000 - £55,000 + 25% bonus.

·       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)

·       Grow your Career your next position could be a Director of Sales

·       Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets) at over 7,000 Hilton properties worldwide

·       Free, healthy and high quality meals when on duty

·       Discounted dental and health cover

·       High street discounts: with Perks at Work

·       Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)

·       Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

What will I be doing? 

The Assistant Director of Sales – Middle East & Leisure is a proactive role within the sales team responsible for creating strong relationships with existing B2B wholesale partners, whilst proactively developing new, global business opportunities. This role also looks after all business originating from the Middle East including corporate and MICE opportunities. The ideal person will be engaging, love interacting with people and have a hunger for finding and closing new business. Typical tasks would include:

·       Analysis of market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads and grow market share, with a focus on increasing ADR, family and suite business

·       Be an ambassador for the largest Hilton outside of the US, representing the hotel on sales trips, at networking events and trade shows such as ATM, WTM & Sales Missions

·       Conduct sales research, presentations and sales activity via audio and virtual calls, hotel show rounds, entertaining clients, attending relevant office visits, client evenings and fam trips to build relationships and increase revenue

·       As a senior member of the sales team, assist the DOS to build revenue in line with hotel goals, train members of the sales team, and work closely with hotel operations to share knowledge about your segments and deliver high standards of service

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Director of Sales – Middle East & Leisure at Hilton London Metropole is focused on delivering the best experience to our guests and working collaboratively with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·       Proven track record in a similar role within the Sales sector with an established network of contacts and relationships in the Middle East and Leisure segments

·       Fluent in Arabic

·       Right to work in the UK, however opportunity to sponsor a visa for the right candidate

·       A team player, you will work closely with both our reservations, front desk and operational teams and Hilton Worldwide Sales above property teams. Your ability to connect with these teams to drive results will be a key driver in your success.

·       Positive attitude and resilience to finding new business in a competitive market

·       Excellent communication skills, both oral and written to clearly articulate the value proposition of the newly repositioned hotel

·       Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

·       Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

·       Ability to work under pressure on simultaneous projects and under own initiative

Why should I apply?

·       Great team culture, we scored a record 95% engagement in our latest Team Member survey and currently boast one of London’s Best Sales teams, with excellent recognition and retention. If you are looking for a team who are willing to share skills and knowledge then share a laugh and a meal, Hilton London Met is a fantastic team to join.

·       This role is eligible for a Sales Incentive, with potential quarterly earnings of up to 25% on top of the salary, based on the achievement of sales targets

·       We are committed to your career and delivering progression opportunities, many of our senior team have started in entry-level roles and grown to Directors and General Managers. If you commit to delivering results, we will commit to investing time and development into your career.

·       Flexible remote working: you will need to be in the hotel to host clients but can also work from home as agreed with the team and Director of Sales.

·       Hilton London Metropole is a unique property within Hilton and London. The capability and commerciality of this property is an incredibly exciting working environment. The ADoS would have the opportunity to work with global brands, host onsite client events and deliver on a transformational repositioning. A fantastic opportunity for any budding leisure professional.

Want to know more about this job?

Contact Joey directly in our Recruitment Team on Joey Billins Joey.Billins@hilton.com

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