Account Executive

Position Statement

Hilton Direct Middle East & Africa is looking for an Account Executive to manage the meeting inquiries of a portfolio of clients selling Hilton Worldwide properties and destinations, working under the direction and guidance of the Senior Manager, Hilton Direct. The primary role of this position is to deliver an industry leading service to your customers based primarily across the KSA and Egypt with a focus on developing relationships and increasing conversion.

Position Summary

The Account Executive will manage meeting inquiries of an assigned portfolio of clients in HWS office, increasing business and productivity from them, with support and direction from the Senior Manager, Hilton Direct, in line with the overall Hilton Direct strategy.

Specific job Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Effective collaborative skills to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong administrative and organizational focus to work in a highly structured way
• Persuading and influencing skills
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to develop and take responsibilities while working within a team but also self-dependent
• Good knowledge of market segments
• Understanding of competition and marketing strategies
• Able to manage conflict
• Good in interpreting and analysing data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Usage and knowledge of other Sales Systems, e.g. Salesforce
• Understanding of sales process; tools, measurements and systems
• Understanding of business needs of hotels and clients
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School/ GED
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of Overall Experience
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of Specialized Experience
• Proven hotel sales experience either in a Groups, Conference & Events team or as a Sales Executive is a required

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS/ Bachelors Degree

Work Locations

Hilton - Area Office - Saudi Arabia

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Corporate

Shift

Day Job

Job Level

Team Member