Director Of Sales
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
-Largest Hilton property of Europe, in terms of meeting spaces. (More than 130.000 sqf) -Second largest Hilton property of Europe, in terms of accommodation (829 rooms, 85 Suites)-Managing a team of 8, to drive strategies and revenues mainly through MICE, Corporate & Leisure segments. -Prime contact for the Hilton Worldwide International Sales Offices. Represent the hotels in the international Trade Fairs & Exhibitions. Responsible for USA, Canada, South America, UK, Germany, Russia, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia and GCC markets. Regular visits to above mentioned countries, in order to conduct sales calls and attend Exhibitions like IMEX, ILTM, LTM, EIBTM, M&I Forum...etc. (Both for MICE and Luxury segments)-Handling official governmental delegations by Turkish House of Parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies. (Signed the contract of highest revenue ever among Turkey properties)-Preparation of sales activities, annual marketing plan and budget related to Corporate, T&T and International MICE segments. Follow up the completion of the sales activities according to the annual sales plan.-Managing international wholesalers, drive strategies during contracting and keeping allotments under control -Search for new opening hotels, competitors and preparing their SWOT analysis. -Recruitment and orientation - manage staff development.-Working with Revenue Management to assist in the development of each hotel’s sales strategy.-Ensures that sales strategies are communicated, implemented and updated as market conditions fluctuate.-Partnering with Revenue Management for annual pricing process, request for pricing (RFPs) and development of marketing business plan.-Monitors local, regional and national business outlook and consults with Revenue Management on strategy.-Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as advertising and promotions, operating supplies, travel expenses, etc.-CIRCLE of EXCELLENCE AWARD, EMEA