Sales Account Manager in Istanbul, Turkey

An Account Manager, analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.

What will I be doing?

This position reports to the Sales Director.

As Account Manager, you analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the hotel and to increase market/customer share in Corporate transient and group business
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

What are we looking for?

An Account 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:

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

What’s in it for me?

• Career and development opportunities in Hilton Hotels Worldwide
• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Private Health Insurance
• “Go Hilton” – discounted room rates in Hilton Hotels Worldwide for yourself and your family members & friends
• Indoor Parking Privileges
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Business Attire
• Monthly Transportation Fee
• Complimentary Shuttle Bus
• 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the sister hotels.
• Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for newly born mothers)
• 14 days paid paternity leave
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on environment and community with Travel with Purpose program

Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Hilton Values:

• Hospitality – We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership – We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork – We’re team players in everything we do.
• Ownership – We’re the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Job: Sales

Title: Sales Account Manager

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0BGYJ

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