Sales Manager

**Job Identification:**
**Job Category:** Sales and Marketing
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
**Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You**
Do you want to **Be A Part** of something unique?
Picture yourself brightening someones day. When you join our Hotels team, thats exactly what youll do every time you come to work! As a **Sales Manager - Connections Rainmaker at Hart Shoreditch London Hotel, Curio Collection** , youre not just generating and managing sales youre spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
**How We'll Help You Thrive**
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
**Competitive pay** Competitive plus sales incentives SIP, with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
**Incredible travel perks** Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
**Food and beverage discounts** Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
**Employee Meal Allowance** Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
Generous holiday allowance Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
**Pension scheme** Supporting you as you plan for the future.
**High street discounts** Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
**Mental health resources** Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
**Crisis Concierge** In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
**Career development opportunities** Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth
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_*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Members location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan._
**Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton** is a boutique lifestyle hotel based in the cultural, creative and trendy scene of Shoreditch and we are currently on the hunt for a dynamic and charismati Connections Rainmaker
Our team strives to be friendly, supportive and inclusive and we are always looking for people who live and breathe these values.
**About Curio Collection by Hilton Hotels**
Hiltons Curio Collection brand appeals to travelers seeking one-of-a-kind discoveries and authentic experiences. Each Curio Collection by Hilton hotel is part of the destination it calls home authentically embodying the distinct culture and spirit of the community in which they reside.
**HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO DURING A TYPICAL DAY:**
The **Sales Manager - Connections Rainmaker** is the driving force behind new commercial opportunities at Hart Shoreditch, a natural networker who opens doors, builds strong relationships and turns connections into revenue. The role is focused on creating business across Rooms, Events, F&B and Marketing, from the local market through to international opportunities.
Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider commercial team, the Connections Rainmaker will be out in the market creating conversations, spotting opportunities, making things happen, and converting relationships into new, repeat and incremental business while growing revenue, market share and the hotels profile.
**CORE FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Drive revenue opportunities across Groups & Events, Restaurant & Bar, Business Travel, Consortia and other key market segments
Proactively generate new business through sales calls, networking, client meetings, trade shows, business trips, sales missions and industry events both domestically and internationally
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, agencies and local businesses to maximise commercial opportunities
Maximise sales leads, conversion, repeat and future business on all relevant segments
Organise and host show rounds, client entertainment and fam trips to support prospecting, conversion and account development
Work closely with Marketing & Partnerships team to develop local collaborations, partnerships and initiatives that generate incremental revenue and strengthen the hotels brand
Monitor and report on market trends, competitor activity, customer behaviour, demand patterns and emerging business opportunities to identify new sales opportunities
Provide regular reporting and business intelligence on sales activity, pipeline, leads, conversion, account performance, market trends, competitor movements and ROI across sales activities
Prepare monthly business reviews and maintain accurate sales reporting
**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?**
**SKILLS**
Self-driven and entrepreneurial generating new business, building networks and converting relationships into revenue
Proactive networker building strong relationships with different groups of people
Excellent sales, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify revenue opportunities and maximise conversion
Strong analytical skills with sales data and market intelligence, turning insights into clear sales actions
Highly organised with strong pipeline, account and activity management skills
Confident presenter and brand ambassador representing the business to clients, partners and industry contacts, including sales pitches, show rounds and client events onsite/offsite
Flexible and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing business needs and a variety of work situations
Willing and able to travel, attend industry events and undertake client entertainment as required
Self-motivated, accountable and resilient
**KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE**
Knowledge of hotel sales, revenue generation and business development, ideally across Groups & Events, Food & Drink, Business Travel
Good understanding of local, domestic and international markets, customer segments and competitive landscape
Understanding of sales pipelines, conversion, account management, market trends and commercial performance
Knowledge of relevant sales, marketing and networking channels such as event agencies, corporate contacts, travel/industry partners
Previous experiences in hotel sales, restaurant, venue sales, booking office
**BEHAVIOURS**
Natural rainmaker: proactive, well connected and constantly looking for opportunities to generate business
Commercially driven: motivated by results, revenue growth and achieving targets
Relationship focused: confident and comfortable building trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, industries and cultures
Entrepreneurial and curious: identifies opportunities, challenges the status quo and looks for new and innovative ways of working
Highly organised and accountable: takes ownership, follows through on commitments and maintains strong attention to detail
Adaptable and resilient: embraces change, remains positive under pressure and brings energy and enthusiasm to the role
**WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE?**
Success at Hart Shoreditch means becoming a true commercial rainmaker for the hotel building strong connections, generating new and repeat business, and turning relationships and market opportunities into measurable revenue from both local and international markets.
You will have a visible presence in the marketplace, a strong sales pipeline, clear commercial insight and a proactive approach that helps grow revenue, increase market share and strengthen Hart Shoreditchs brand position in the market.
Ultimately, Hart Shoreditch becomes the destination where people naturally choose to gather, stay and celebrate.
**Work hours** **will be based on business needs, including evenings and weekends as required.**
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we dont just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestswe build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worlds Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands ( , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, were setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether youre starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the careerand help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog ( to see why were more than a great place to staywere a great place to work.

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