Group Conference and Events Sales Manager

About the Role

Hilton is seeking a Group Conference and Events Sales Manager to join its team in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is central to driving strategic Group, Conference, and Events (GCE) sales efforts, focusing on maximizing revenue and delivering memorable experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities

The Group Conference and Events Sales Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Maximize group, conference, and event sales opportunities through proactive selling strategies and effective conversion of customer inquiries.
• Review business plans, identify revenue gaps, and implement initiatives to optimize capacity and meet commercial targets.
• Align departmental activities with the hotel’s selling strategy, ensuring compliance and adaptability to market conditions.
• Monitor local market trends and competitor activity to inform sales tactics and strengthen the hotel’s competitive positioning.
• Conduct regular spot checks on bookings to support audit readiness and ensure high-quality execution across systems and procedures.
• Organize and participate in promotional activities to increase visibility and drive GCE business.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build and engage a high-performing team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 0-1 years of relevant experience. Success in this role is guided by Hilton's Core Values, which include a commitment to Hospitality, acting with Integrity, demonstrating Leadership, fostering Teamwork, exhibiting a sense of Ownership, and maintaining a focus on the Now with urgency and discipline.

About Hilton

Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, committed to providing exceptional experiences for guests and fostering a supportive workplace for its Team Members. The company's founding vision is to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, a mission that has guided its operations and growth worldwide.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in the cities of Jeddah and Makkah within the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. The role involves active participation in the hotel's sales team and market activities.