Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive
€2,700 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
Our hotel offers the award-winning rooftop bar LuminAir, the vibrant new WE ARE EDN restaurant and bar, Amsterdam’s most extensive breakfast buffet, and an in-house LOT61 coffee store. Our recently refurbished 557 guest rooms and 15 versatile meeting rooms, make our hotel a dynamic and exciting place to work.
Are you looking for a workplace that combines a high level of service with a casual atmosphere? Look no further!
And, before we forget, in addition to the many facilities within our hotel, you can of course enjoy Hilton service yourself, worldwide and at a discount!
Are you looking for a workplace that combines a high level of service with a casual atmosphere? Then look no further!
Responsibilities
Who are we looking for / What will you do?
Join our fantastic team as our new Groups, Conference and Events Executive. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, the Booking Office is a great place to start your Groups, Conference and Events Career with exposure to a diversity of guests.
This position includes the following main duties:
- Maximize revenue opportunities in group reservations, conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions
- You will interact extensively with guests and clients with the intent of earning repeat and extension business.
- Receive and convert inbound inquiries to achieve goals and maximize revenue
- Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach.
- Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
- Arrange and execute hotel show tours
- Participate in hotel promotional activities
- Who are we looking for: Good organizational and administrative skills
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Commitment to providing a high level of customer service
- Confident telephone manner
- Demonstrated work experience in a sales environment
- The perfect candidate will be fluent in English (Dutch language skills are an advantage).
Qualifications
Equally important, what do we offer?
Being part of our team as a Groups, Conference and Events Executive means becoming a team member of one of the best employers in the Netherlands. Because taking care of our team is our top priority!
You will notice this by the following, among other things:
- A competitive salary
- Hilton Team Member benefits, which means nights from €40 incl. breakfast in Hilton hotels (+7,000 destinations) around the world
- The opportunity to offer Friends & Family Discounted Rates to Thirty Friends & Family Members
- Growth and training opportunities, including through Harvard Learning and Hilton University
- Global career opportunities
- Wellness initiatives to help you thrive and be your best self
- Travel reimbursement starting at 0 km with a maximum of 8.39 euro per day
- A pleasant, international work environment
- The best staff parties
- 50% Food & Beverage discount in our F&B Outlets
- Up to 50% Food & Beverage discount in various restaurants in Amsterdam affiliated with the UPNL Discount Card.
- 50% Food & Beverage discount in other Hilton Hotels in the Netherlands
- Free use of our fitness centre
Core Responsibilities
The role involves maximizing revenue opportunities in group reservations, conferences, and events by driving sales leads and converting inbound inquiries. You will also build strong relationships with clients, conduct hotel show tours, and execute a consistent up-selling approach.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and administrative skills, a positive attitude, and excellent communication abilities. Demonstrated work experience in a sales environment and fluency in English are required for this position.
Benefits
- Hilton team member travel discounts
- Friends and family discounted rates
- Growth and training opportunities
- Harvard learning access
- Hilton university access
- Global career opportunities
- Wellness initiatives
- Travel reimbursement
- Food and beverage discounts
- Free fitness center access
- Staff parties
About Hilton
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 250 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.