Sales and Events Manager

Hilton San Jose is looking for a Senior Sales and Event Manager to join their team!!

As a Senior Sales and Event Manager, you will be responsible for the successful solicitation, event planning and overall execution of all Local Catering & Social Events that take place within the hotel including securing groups with 20 rooms or less. The Senior Sales and Event Manager will interact frequently with customers and guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business.

What will I be doing?

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: –

• Maximize all Meeting & Events Sales revenue opportunities through selling of function items.
• Negotiate services and prices to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Ensure the highest standards of Event Management are in place including building relationships with new/existing customers in order to secure rollover business.
• Manage the department’s day-to-day operations and activities, whereas implementation of the selling strategy yields meetings and events space.
• Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively.
• Accurate administration and control of all Meetings and Events related reservations and blocks or 20 rooms or less on peak.
• Conduct conferences and external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and secure group and local catering business.
• Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts.
• Conduct property tours and participate in trade shows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services.
• Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotel.
• To support the Food & Beverage operations and room reservations team with information as required
• To ensure all information is relayed to the Chef and Operations Team in a timely manner to ensure they can order and roster effectively.
• Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Years of Experience: two (2) years Hospitality related experience at manager level.
• Experience of Supervision or management of 1-3 people.
• Other requirements: Travel percentage:  10%
• https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0BO7Q/Senior-Sales-and-Events-Manager-Hilton-San-Jose