Group, Conference and Events Executive

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A WORLD OF REWARDS

Free and healthy meals when on duty
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Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
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Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Discounted dental and health cover
Free Parking (depending on availability)
Discounted Taxi when public transports are not available
Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas

A Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Executive will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.

What will I be doing?

As Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The GC&E Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically, GC&E Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximise revenue
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

What are we looking for?

A GC&E 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, behaviours, 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
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
Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function
Qualification, degree, or certification in a relevant field

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