Cluster Sales Account Manager

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus - Making Hotel History in Istanbul Since 1955

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus holds a special place in history as the first Hilton hotel built outside the Americas. Since 1955, we’ve set the scene for some of the grandest moments, most exciting events, and biggest stars in modern Turkey. Learn how it all began before you make your own memories at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus.

Historic Moments at Hilton Istanbul

• Hilton Istanbul was the first modern hotel built in Europe after the Second World War.
• Hilton Istanbul appears in the opening scene of 1963’s From Russia with Love, starring Sean Connery as James Bond.
• Istanbul’s first discotheque, Cloud 9, opened at Hilton Istanbul in 1972.
• Pilsen Pub, built in Hilton Istanbul in 1972, was the home of Istanbul’s first happy hour.
• Muhammad Ali was staying at Hilton Istanbul when he announced his retirement from boxing in 1976.Hilton Istanbul has hosted royalty, politicians, and famous figures including Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren, and Louis Armstrong.

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has been also described as the university of tourism and filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality since 1955.

As  Hilton Türkiye we have been awarded with the Great Place to Work Academy – Best Place to Work award many times.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for the potential candidate for Cluster Sales Account Manager position in our Legendary Hotel Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary Health Insurance or Private Pension after 6 months of service
• Carpark subscription on team member rate
• Free laundry and dry cleaning for business attire
• Go Hilton: Team member rate while staying in Hilton Hotels both in & out of Turkey. 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the hotels.
• Social aid package 
• Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for new mother team members)
• 1 day paid leave on the first school day of the children (only 1st day of the 1st class) for female team members
• Unlimited Training and development opportunities ,n and out f the Hotel
• Unlimited online courses opportunities from our own Hilton University

What will I be doing?

As a Cluster Sales Account Manager, to manage the Sales office to develop future and repeat business by converting customer enquiries into confirmed sales for both hotels. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maximize all Corporate Sales revenue opportunities
• Manage the department's day-to-day operations and activities, whereas implementation of the selling strategy yields meetings and events spaces
• Review business plans, identify gaps and ensure proactive efforts to fill capacity and meet set targets
• Contribute to the selling strategy of the hotels, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy
• Understand the competitive market place and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market
• Ensure the CORP Team Member/s are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
• Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Member/s in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively
• Assist in the recruiting, managing, training and developing of the Team
• Participate in the organization of hotel promotional activities
• Strong corporate portfolio required

What are we looking for?

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

If your values match ours, we are also looking for your ability to;

• Deliver an outstanding dining experience;
• Captivate guests and fellow team members;
• Adapt quickly to different situations;
• Exude bags of energy and enthusiasm in working as part of a team