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ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED MICE SALES PROFESSIONAL AND LOOKING TO JOIN EUROPE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL? LOVE LARGE EVENTS, EXCEEDING TARGETS AND CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE?

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

Hilton London Metropole finished a transformational refurbishment in 2022, updating all of our 35 meeting rooms, public areas, Guest Rooms, Executive Rooms & Suites and four bars and restaurants.

This hotel is one of a kind, boasting 1,100 bedrooms, two ballrooms for up to 1,350 delegates and a huge focus on sustainability with carbon neutral events and a plethora of local partnerships to support our planet and community. 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 and being awarded Europe’s Leading Conference Hotel, Europe’s Best MICE Hotel and the Conference & Banqueting Team of the Year.

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The Assistant Director of Sales - MICE role is paying up £55,000 - £60,000 per year, dependant on experience. This is a 12 month fixed contract following an internal promotion.

What will I be doing?

The Assistant Director of Sales - MICE is a proactive role within the sales team responsible for the strategic overview and performance of the conference, meeting and convention segment including both bedroom and conference and event revenue. This person will be responsible for a Sales Manager and Sales Executive whilst also managing their own key accounts and proactively driving new and repeat business. The ideal candidate will:

·Be organised and strategic, providing structure for the team and optimise ROI from all sales activities and travel

·Have a strong commercial outlook to work within current business strategies and recognise potential new opportunities

·Be an ambassador for the largest Hilton outside of the US, hosting some of the biggest events in London including conferences, tradeshows, incentives and meetings

·Conduct sales research, presentations and sales activity via audio and virtual calls, hotel show rounds, entertaining clients, attending relevant trade shows, client evenings and fam trips to build relationships and grow market share

·Account manage assigned MICE partners, including key UK & International agencies and corporate clients, whilst seeking out new opportunities to drive revenue

·Analyse of market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads

·Travel locally and internationally to meet clients, share the story of the repositioning and drive business into the hotel

·Produce accurate and timely reports and presentations that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management

What are we looking for?

The Assistant Director of Sales - MICE at Hilton London Metropole will be experienced and ready to level up their career. They will be excited to coach and guide the other members of the sales and GC&E teams. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·2 years in a proactive sales environment, with some leadership experience preferred

·A confident sales professional, with polished in person and online presenting skills, someone clients and internal stakeholders will trust quickly and want to do business with

·Committed to positive team culture, we work closely with both our onsite commercial and operation teams and Hilton Worldwide Sales above property teams. Your ability to connect with these teams to drive results will be a key driver of your success in the role

·Ability to delegate tasks and ensure other team members stay focused to deliver projects on time, whilst also maintaining your own workload to a high level

·Positive attitude and good communication skills even under pressure

·Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

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

·Strong contacts and knowledge within the local & international MICE market.

·Experience in the Americas market especially would be a plus

·Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

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 development. 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 following probation can also work from home as agreed with the team and Director of Sales.

·Access to staff and family and friends rates on accommodation and F&B at over 7,000 Hilton properties worldwide

·Hilton London Metropole is a unique property within Hilton and London. The events and commerciality of this property is an exciting working environment for any events professional. The MICE Sales Manager would have the opportunity to work with global brands, host onsite client events and attend key international tradeshows. A fantastic opportunity for any budding MICE professional.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Want to know more about this job?

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

Job: Sales

Title: Assistant Director of Sales - MICE

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AOG1

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