Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus - Making Hotel History in Istanbul Since 1955

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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.

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Historic Moments at Hilton Istanbul

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

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.

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

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THE ROLE:

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

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BENEFITS

\n\nCompetitive Salary \nHealth Insurance or Private Pension after 6 months of service\nCarpark subscription on team member rate\nGo Hilton: Team member rate while staying in Hilton Hotels both in & out of Turkey.\n50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the hotels.   \nSocial aid package\nFree laundry and dry cleaning for business attire\nExtended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for new mother team members)\n1 day paid leave on the first school day of the children (only 1st day of the 1st class) for female team members\nPaid Paternity leave – 14 days\nUnlimited Training and development opportunities in and out of the Hotel\nUnlimited online courses opportunities from our own Hilton University \n\n

What will I be doing?

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As a Cluster Corporate Sale Executive, specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

\n\nAuthorization to make decisions within the framework of the task area described\nAuthorization to sign within the framework of the task area\nCarry out sales negotiations within the framework of agreement with the Team Leader\nCo-responsibility for smooth and rational work sequences in the sales department and cooperation with the other departments in the hotel, in particular Reservations and the Banqueting Department\nInvolvement in the hotel’s sales activities plan\nCoordination of the hotel’s sales activities with the aim of optimal room occupancy and high accommodation and F&B sales and other revenues\nDevelopment, design and calculation of attractive offers for individual customers, travel agents and companies\nPlanning, organization of written, telephone and personal contacts with customers and supervision of these contacts\nManaging contacts with regular customers, key contacts\nEnsuring permanent observation of the market and competitors; monitoring the sales results\nOrganize comprehensive information to existing and potential customers as regards the product range offered by the hotel, with the aid of the relevant sales resources and sales channels\nProcessing customer correspondence\nPreparation of company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and price conditions by agreement with the territorial sales manager responsible\nTelephone marketing\nMonitoring the offers, options and cancellations for repeat bookings for groups, conventions, and seminars in close cooperation with the territorial sales managers and the Group Coordinator\nCarry out mailings, FAM trips, invitations by consultation with the Sales Representative\nDevelopment and updating of the customer index file and its follow up\nImplement sales promotion actions in-house, locally and regionally\nIn-house promotions and tours of the hotel\nBook events in Fidelio Sales & Catering after sending out an offer through the relevant territorial sales managers\nResponsible for laying outs and stocks of all promotional materials (brochures, flyers, sales pamphlets, banqueting pamphlets, etc.)\nTake part in Communication Meetings on a regular basis.\nApproach her/his Team Leaders in confidence if any problems arise.\nAlways cooperate with fellow Team Members and Team Leaders in the department.\nIs obliged to take part in internal training courses and to implement what has been learnt in daily practice.\nParticipation in meetings and training courses\nOptimal communication and cooperation with all other departments, in particular Front Desk, C & E, Accounting\nMaintain tidiness in the building and clothing in the department.\nUndertake regular inspections in the reception and hall area to ensure that the installations and equipment are in a clean, perfect condition, well maintained and replaced / renewed as required.\n\n

What are we looking for?

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Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

\n\nHospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.\nIntegrity - We do the right thing, all the time.\nLeadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.\nTeamwork - We're team players in everything we do.\nOwnership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.\nNow - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline\n\n

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

\n\nAdapt quickly to different situations;\nExude bags of energy and enthusiasm in working as part of a team.\nStrong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate\nStrong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)\n\n

Work Location : Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus