Director of Sales

Hilton (Indonesia) (Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia)

DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising nearly 7,300 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms, in 124 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list and been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years. Hilton has introduced several 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 more than 165 million 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, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

About this position

The Director of Sales oversees day-to-day sales efforts of Senior Sales Managers, Sales Managers, and Sales Executives, with specific responsibilities for directing sales, training, and implementing action plans set forth in the marketing plan.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Sales, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Responsible for the promotion and sales of all products of the hotel, including but not limited to banquets, rooms, catering, etc.
• Lead the team to achieve sales targets and related tasks set by the hotel.
• Develop sales plans and ensure that all team members maintain and develop customers in the region or industry they are responsible for according to the plan, understanding customer needs through telephone sales, face-to-face visits and other forms, achieving sales.
• Summarize and manage the hotel sales process, conducting regular sales evaluations to ensure each salesperson achieves the sales target.
• Monitor the output value of sales and adjust sales actions according to market changes.
• Organize travel schedules and manage travel expenses to optimize sales force.
• Build relationships with convention companies, conference service companies, travel agents and Hilton regional sales offices.
• Make every employee in the Sales department aware of his / her responsibilities, goals and achievements, and evaluate employees twice a year.
• Personally manage and maintain key accounts.
• Set personal sales goals and select key customers.
• Work with Sales, Marketing Communications and Revenue Management to adjust team bookings to achieve maximum productivity within the hotel.
• Ensure that the Sales team effectively complete quotations, send contracts to customers and follow-up promptly, inviting customers to visit the hotel.
• Ensure that the department sends the teamwork order in a timely manner and the banquet work order is received by the relevant departments.
• Proactively collect market and industry information to share with other members of the Sales team, capturing business opportunities and ultimately converting to business confirmations.
• Understand and be familiar with all product information of competitors, including key customers and their output, hotel rooms, catering, conference promot

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales management role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Proficient in sales software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving sales targets.