A Government & Diplomatic Relations Sales Manager supports the government sales by supporting sales action plans and strategies to reach the targets for Government Sales, under the direction of the Sales Director and in conjunction with the hotels operations teams, working to deliver Hilton’s mission of outstanding customer service\. **What will I be doing?** As Government & Diplomatic Relations Sales Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: + Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads + Focus on sales and ensure that the operation runs smoothly + 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 government clients + Focus on sales and ensure that the operation runs smoothly + Collaboratively work with all operational departments + Organize long distance sales trips + May attend local networking events, as needed like national day reception or any other exhibition related with Government institutions + Following up the media for all political and economic developments, city events reports to be aware of the happenings in the city, new projects to find out new business opportunities\. + 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 **What are we looking for?** A Government & Diplomatic Relations Sales Manager based in Ankara 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, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: + Positive attitude and good communication skills + Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service + Excellent grooming standards + Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations + Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative + Experience in a government sales role with a proven track record to close a sale + Good command of English + Position is based in Ankara **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 + Complimentary Shuttle Bus + 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 Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Hilton Values: + 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 **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 \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. 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\! **Job:** _Sales_ **Title:** _Government & Diplomatic Relations Sales Manager_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0BQP6_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**