Group, Meetings & Events Sales Executive - Bomonti

What will I be doing?

As a Groups, Meetings and Events Sales Executive, you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of conferences and events by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. You will interact frequently with guests and customers, earn repeat and expanded business, and perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Obtain full knowledge of competitors’ products to understand the marketplace and maximise profit.
• Send event proposals according to Hilton's current standards or visit the client to convert the business for maximum profit.
• Convince clients to choose Hilton Istanbul Bomonti by following up on each booking using negotiating techniques.
• Prepare the contract and pro‑forma invoice, and follow up on the first payment.
• Conduct showarounds and menu tastings if needed; attend pre‑conference meetings with the client.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and understand their specific needs, concentrating on larger accounts to develop future/repeat business for the hotel.
• Ensure maximisation of sales and revenue by being aware of all sales opportunities within all areas of the hotel.
• Provide availability and rates for rooms and banquet events in line with targeted selling strategy.
• Entertain the client, prepare and lead site inspections, and stay‑over as per current procedures and standards.
• Take competition, need period, business on the books and market structure into consideration for every booking decision.
• Answer and register incoming calls as per telephone handling procedure.
• Entertain walk‑in and site inspection guests; try to maximize conversion of walk‑in and inspection meetings to sales leads.
• Welcome groups and leaders upon arrival and assist during the event.

A Groups, Meetings and Events Sales Executive serving Hilton brands works on behalf of our guests and collaborates with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the following attitude, behaviors, skills, and values:

• University graduate, preferably in Tourism, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Experience in office management and coordination in a similar position.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Team player with a solution‑oriented approach.
• Detail‑oriented and responsible.
• English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Committed to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems.

• Career and development opportunities within Hilton Hotels Worldwide.
• Competitive salary and wages.
• Private health insurance.
• ‘Go Hilton’ – discounted room rates in Hilton hotels worldwide for you, 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 sister hotels.
• Extended nursing hours of 1.5 hours until the baby reaches 18 months (for newlyborn mothers).
• 14 days paid paternity leave.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on environment and community with the Travel with Purpose program.

• 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.

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 travellers the finest accommodation, 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!

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Full‑time

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Sales

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development

• Hospitality