Sales Executive - Arabic Speaker Preferred - Hilton

Sales Executive Arabic Speaker Preferred

A Sales Executive analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.

What will I be doing

As Sales Executive you analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

What are we looking for

A 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 behaviours skills and values that follow:

• Good communication skills in English and Arabic (other languages would be an advantage)
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to be proactive in understanding customer needs to derive highest value
• Experience in a hotel sales role with a proven track record
• Knowledge on Sharjah market would be an added advantage

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

• Knowledge of local sharjah market and UAE Market
• Knowledge of hospitality industry
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced 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 . 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!