WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #2 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE.
Conrad London St James is one of Hilton's three global luxury brands and reflects the bold, inspired and personalised service we offer our guests.
The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.
A World of Rewards: Yearly Salary: up to £31,000/year plus sales incentives A global travel program for team members Uniforms Meals whilst on duty To be part of a fabulous team The hotel located in the heart of Westminster, as well as 256 beautifully appointed bedrooms our outlets within the hotel offer its teams the opportunity to join exciting food and drink concepts, with the standards and luxury service Conrad is famous for.
Supported by celebrity chef Sally Abe, they consist of: The Blue Boar Pub, opened May 2021, which is a contemporary take on a British pub The Hedgerow, the hotel's first cocktail bar, which takes inspiration from the beauty of the traditional British countryside The Pem, a glamourous and elegant restaurant in the centre of the hotel showcasing classic British cuisine using modern techniques The Orchard, for afternoon teas and lighter meals The Executive Lounge, an exclusive space dedicated to our most valued guests, providing a higher level of luxury and personalized service.
Seven Meetings & Events Spaces, perfectly designed to host a wide range of gatherings and events, each space offers the same commitment to quality, luxury, and service excellence that define Conrad London St. James.
What will I be doing?
As Group, Conference, and Events (GC&E) Sales Executive , you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions.
The GC&E Sales Executive will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business.
Specifically, a Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) Sales Executive will perform the following tasks to the highest standards: Receive and convert incoming enquiries to achieve targets and maximize revenue Manage an events schedule to maximise yield Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events Participate in hotel promotional activities What are we looking for?
A Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) 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 organisational and administration skills Positive attitude and good communication skills Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service Confident telephone manner High level of IT skills Excellent grooming standards Demonstrated previous experience working in a Sales environment It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of the hotel property management systems Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference and Events function Qualification, degree, or certification in a relevant field Travel: St James Park Tube Station - District & Circle Line - across the road Westminster Tube Station - Jubilee Line (4 Mins Walk) Victoria Station (8 Mins Walk) Waterloo Station (10 Mins Walk) AMRT1_UKCT