Sales Manager

Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton will open its doors in December 2024. Curio Collection by Hilton is a portfolio of independent, remarkable hotels each with their own unique stories. Every hotel is handpicked for its distinct character and personality, appealing to passionate travelers seeking local discovery.
Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton will be the first Curio Collection by Hilton in Türkiye with 240 rooms, 2200 m2 Health Club, 8 meeting rooms and a luxurious restaurant. 

We are looking for the Sales Manager for this unique property

A Sales Manager analyses local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.

What will I be doing?

As Sales Manager, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognizing potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

A Sales Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Min. 2 years' experience in a similar leader role in Hospitality business
• Excellent command of Turkish & English
• Knowledge of local market
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

What’s in it for me?

• Career and development opportunities in Hilton Hotels Worldwide
• Competitive Salary & Wages
• Private Health Insurance
• “Go Hilton” - discounted room rates in Hilton Hotels Worldwide for yourself and your family members & friends
• Indoor Parking Privileges 
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Business Attire
• Monthly Transportation Fee
• 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the sister hotels. 
• Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for newly born mothers)
• 14 days paid paternity leave
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on environment and community with Travel with Purpose program

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

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 travelers the finest in accommodations, 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!