Assistant Director of Sales - Hospitality

About the role

Hilton is looking for an Assistant Director of Sales to support its hotels' sales strategy and deliver memorable guest experiences. The role covers a designated vertical market, working with the commercial team to meet revenue goals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a designated vertical market: qualify leads, reach out, write proposals and close business to meet revenue targets.
• Contribute to the hotel's annual commercial strategy and collaborate with the wider commercial team.
• Represent the hotel at tradeshows, client events and sales calls, and build a pipeline for short- and long-term business.
• Build relationships with clients, Hilton Worldwide Sales, convention and visitors bureaus and intermediaries, and lead site inspections.
• Align daily team activity with goals, covering Rooms, Catering and Events.
• Monitor business metrics and the competitive landscape and adjust tactics accordingly.
• Recruit, train, supervise and mentor team members, run performance evaluations and offer professional development.

Required profile

• A passion for hospitality.
• Integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership and accountability.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.