Job Description

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK's #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. "To share the light and warmth of hospitality". With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
Annual salary of 34,000
Free and healthy meals when on duty
Grow your Career!
Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing ( )
Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
Team Member Referral Program
High street discounts: with Perks at Work
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
Discounted dental and health cover
Free Parking
Subsidised Taxi Scheme
Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas
What will I be doing?
As Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager, you will assist in meeting and banquet efforts to maximise revenue, profit, and the satisfaction of Guests and vendor relations. The Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager will develop the Team through the coordination of an onboarding plan and continued development efforts to ensure that the Conference and Events and related Teams are fully prepared to offer an exceptional conference and event experience. Specifically, a Conference and Events Assistant Sales Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Conference and Events Sales Manager to maximise conference and banqueting revenue and profit through pro-active selling techniques, calendar/time management, and pricing strategy
• Ensure the highest standards of conference and banqueting business processes
• Ensure the Conference and Events Sales Team has the skills and knowledge required for high-level performance
• Implement an effective selling strategy and ensure this strategy is understood and executed by all Team Members
• Ensure fairness in vendor selection and with vendor pricing, such that non-contracted customers receive the same rates (quotes) regardless of the chosen booking channel used
• Ensure company/department specific induction/onboarding plan for Revenue/Conference and Events/ Reservations Managers is identified, executed, and in coordination with the relevant Human Resource Manager and Regional Director of Revenue
• Maintain consistent communication with the Training and Development department to ensure Teams at all levels are trained and developed through the use of structured training calendars and programs
• Maintain strong internal control of the working environment, such that it is always in compliance Hilton and the Hotel brand's policies and procedures
• Ensure communication meetings occur and are accompanied by documentation/minutes on a monthly basis
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Conference and EventsTeam

What are we looking for?
A Conference and Events Assistant 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:

• Demonstrated previous experience in similar role
• Proven commercial acumen
• Ability to demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective management skills
• Ability to manage conflict effectively
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

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

• Previous experience working within the hospitality industry
• Commercial and industry knowledge

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