Account Director
Hilton
Account Director
Job Description
Iconic 598-room Hilton Sydney is located steps from Town Hall station and the QVB Light Rail stop and amongst our operations we are home to one of the largest Conferencing and Event spaces in the city, boast a signature restaurant glass brasserie and heritage listed Marble Bar. As an Account Director at Hilton Sydney you will be responsible for managing a core set of industries and PCOs driving the acquisition and retention of accounts to achieve revenue goals and budgets.
What will it be like to join the Hilton Sydney team?
Joining an award winning culture and globally recognized Great Place to Work means:
• Competitive pay and quarterly sales incentives
• Monthly dry cleaning allowance for your business wardrobe
• 110 discounted travel nights for you, your friends or family per year at any of our 9000+ hotels located in 141 countries and territories around the world!
• Opportunities for career progression including varied experience
• Free access to 3000+ learning and development courses to start your career and enhance your skills
What will I be doing?
As Account Director your responsibilities will include;
• Managing a core set of Industries and PCO’s as designated by your Director of Sales.
• Responsible for the acquisition and retention of accounts along with identifying new accounts, to achieve pre- determined goals and budgets.
• Proactively identify and capture all opportunities in Groups and MICE segment focusing on past confirmed bookings (Bring Back Old Business - BBOB) and acquire new opportunities to achieve pre-determined goals and budget in Groups, Conference & Events (GC&E) set by the hotel.
• Proactively identify ancillary revenue opportunities in all market segments for revenue optimization.
• Meet targets as identified in the Business Plans to achieve revenue across the assigned market segments for Hilton Sydney and in line with your incentive plan.
• Plan and execute strategy on your selected accounts to increase current production. • To be aware of the competition, including average room rates and market share information within your agreed market segments.
• Be proactively involved in lead generation process by identifying and qualifying opportunities and ensure competitive offerings are offered and opportunities are responded in a timely manner.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role
• Preferable tertiary qualifications
• Able to take management direction and work well with a team to achieve goals
• Previous experience in sales, preferably in a hotel environment
• Self motivated and able to work effectively without supervision
• Strong administration and communication skills
• Ability to be customer focused and find solutions to exceed client requirements
• Build productive relationships with colleagues both internally and externally
• Demonstrates positive involvement and interaction with the overall Hilton team both at an individual, team & management level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Locations
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
70,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Strong administration and communication skillsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role (experience)
- Preferable tertiary qualifications (experience)
- Previous experience in sales, preferably in a hotel environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Managing a core set of Industries and PCO’s as designated by your Director of Sales
- Responsible for the acquisition and retention of accounts along with identifying new accounts
- Proactively identify and capture all opportunities in Groups and MICE segment
- Proactively identify ancillary revenue opportunities
- Meet targets as identified in the Business Plans
- Plan and execute strategy on your selected accounts
- Be aware of the competition
Benefits
- general: Competitive pay and quarterly sales incentives
- general: Monthly dry cleaning allowance
- general: 110 discounted travel nights
- general: Opportunities for career progression
- general: Free access to 3000+ learning and development courses
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Account Director @ Hilton.
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Account Director
Hilton
Account Director
Job Description
Iconic 598-room Hilton Sydney is located steps from Town Hall station and the QVB Light Rail stop and amongst our operations we are home to one of the largest Conferencing and Event spaces in the city, boast a signature restaurant glass brasserie and heritage listed Marble Bar. As an Account Director at Hilton Sydney you will be responsible for managing a core set of industries and PCOs driving the acquisition and retention of accounts to achieve revenue goals and budgets.
What will it be like to join the Hilton Sydney team?
Joining an award winning culture and globally recognized Great Place to Work means:
• Competitive pay and quarterly sales incentives
• Monthly dry cleaning allowance for your business wardrobe
• 110 discounted travel nights for you, your friends or family per year at any of our 9000+ hotels located in 141 countries and territories around the world!
• Opportunities for career progression including varied experience
• Free access to 3000+ learning and development courses to start your career and enhance your skills
What will I be doing?
As Account Director your responsibilities will include;
• Managing a core set of Industries and PCO’s as designated by your Director of Sales.
• Responsible for the acquisition and retention of accounts along with identifying new accounts, to achieve pre- determined goals and budgets.
• Proactively identify and capture all opportunities in Groups and MICE segment focusing on past confirmed bookings (Bring Back Old Business - BBOB) and acquire new opportunities to achieve pre-determined goals and budget in Groups, Conference & Events (GC&E) set by the hotel.
• Proactively identify ancillary revenue opportunities in all market segments for revenue optimization.
• Meet targets as identified in the Business Plans to achieve revenue across the assigned market segments for Hilton Sydney and in line with your incentive plan.
• Plan and execute strategy on your selected accounts to increase current production. • To be aware of the competition, including average room rates and market share information within your agreed market segments.
• Be proactively involved in lead generation process by identifying and qualifying opportunities and ensure competitive offerings are offered and opportunities are responded in a timely manner.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role
• Preferable tertiary qualifications
• Able to take management direction and work well with a team to achieve goals
• Previous experience in sales, preferably in a hotel environment
• Self motivated and able to work effectively without supervision
• Strong administration and communication skills
• Ability to be customer focused and find solutions to exceed client requirements
• Build productive relationships with colleagues both internally and externally
• Demonstrates positive involvement and interaction with the overall Hilton team both at an individual, team & management level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Locations
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
70,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Strong administration and communication skillsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role (experience)
- Preferable tertiary qualifications (experience)
- Previous experience in sales, preferably in a hotel environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Managing a core set of Industries and PCO’s as designated by your Director of Sales
- Responsible for the acquisition and retention of accounts along with identifying new accounts
- Proactively identify and capture all opportunities in Groups and MICE segment
- Proactively identify ancillary revenue opportunities
- Meet targets as identified in the Business Plans
- Plan and execute strategy on your selected accounts
- Be aware of the competition
Benefits
- general: Competitive pay and quarterly sales incentives
- general: Monthly dry cleaning allowance
- general: 110 discounted travel nights
- general: Opportunities for career progression
- general: Free access to 3000+ learning and development courses
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Account Director @ Hilton.
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