Director of Sales (m/w/d)

Description

ARE YOU READY TO CREATE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES?

Are you a passionate strategist and salesperson and always want to achieve the best possible profits? 

Then let your new work adventure begin! Start your international career with Hilton and benefit from a wide range of training opportunities and many other great advantages. We are Hilton. Welcome to Hilton!

What will I be doing?

• You are responsible for strategic positioning and sales orientation 
• You recognize potential contacts, customers, markets and their development at an early stage
• You are responsible for implementing the sales strategies in line with the budget targets, with a focus on maximizing hotel sales in the assigned markets or market segments
• You conduct contract negotiations
• You present the hotel at trade fairs, networking events and sales trips
• You are responsible for the organization and implementation of house tours, telemarketing activities, customer events and fam trips
• The position is characterized by intensive cooperation with the national and international sales offices
• You are responsible for managing a small sales team (1 direct report)
• You are responsible for market observation and analysis 

Requirements

What you can expect from us

• Flat hierarchies and direct communication at all levels
• Regular feedback so that you always know where you stand
• Internal promotion opportunities and national and international career development
• Promotion of teamwork and cohesion among employees
• Access to Hilton University with thousands of free learning opportunities
• Regular internal training opportunities
• Worldwide accommodation in Hilton hotels (at employee rates that are so attractive we'd rather not mention them here)
• Comprehensive welcome program and introduction to the company
• Good meals at low cost in the in-house team restaurant
• Travel allowance
• Corporate deals with over 1,500 well-known providers 
• Exclusive low-cost memberships with our fitness partner FITSEVENELEVEN

Who are we looking for?

• Several years of practical, professional sales experience in a similar position, preferably in the hotel industry
• It is desirable if you already have previous experience or a customer network in the MICE-segment
• You are able to recognize and set priorities correctly, as well as being structured and goal-oriented in your way of working
• You have strong communication skills, a confident manner and negotiating skills in German and English as well as a sales and revenue-oriented mindset
• You enjoy dealing with customers, guests and our international circle of colleagues
• You are flexible, furthermore the position requires up to 20% willingness to travel (car driver's license an advantage)

What else is important to us

Every company has individual expectations of its future employees - but as we all know, nobody is perfect. So please don't be put off if you don't meet every single one of the requirements in the job advertisement. Feel free to apply anyway. What matters most to us is your personality - we can teach you any knowledge or skills you may still be lacking.

Be creative in your application or take a more "classic" approach - either way, we look forward to hearing from you!