Assist the Senior Asst Sales Manager / Sales Manager and Director of Sales (DOS) in the forecasting of rooms revenue and ATR for Corporate / FIT / M.I.C.E. / LSG (Long Staying Guests) groups.
Attend major travel functions and promotional events (i.e. trade shows), promoting sales (rooms, catering, and other facilities and services) for the hotel.
Plan sales trips, under the direct approval of the Senior Asst Sales Manager / Sales Manager, Director of Sales or Director of Business Development, to major market areas, calling on accounts within the specific market areas.
Report to the Senior Asst Sales Manager / Sales Manager / Director of Sales on potential markets needing coverage.
Secure information of competitors, such as rates, top accounts and productions, rooms, FB and events, reporting to the DOS regularly.
Work together and communicate closely with the Banquet Sales team to keep updated with client relationships and overall business goals through regular entertainment and activities.
Meet and welcome top key accounts, group organizers and VIP guests upon check-in.
Take responsibility to conduct hotel inspection for all walk-ins, meeting group and contracted clients and planning next steps for future follow-ups.
Maintain a high level of exposure for the hotel in major market areas through direct sales, telephone calls, fax, and written communications.
Negotiate with accounts on banquet, outside catering events, coordinating with the Banquet department and following-up with revisions.
Maintain close communication with the Banquet Sales team in the negotiation process of their accounts.
Develop increased room nights as well as banquet revenue.
Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.
What are we looking for
An Assistant Asst Sales Manager / Sales Manager 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:
University graduate.
Minimum 3 years of experience in similar capacity with international chain hotels.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese to meet business needs.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Team player with hotel sales experience and hotel database.
Able to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
Very familiar with the local market and good at marketing trend analysis.