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Hilton, Bogota Corferias Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing

Bogota,

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ABOUT BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Bogotá is Colombia’s sprawling, high-altitude capital. , its cobblestoned center, features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón and the 17th-century Iglesia de San Francisco. It's also home to popular museums including the Museo Botero, showcasing Fernando Botero's art, and the Museo del Oro, displaying pre-Colombian pieces.

Bogotá is the capital and largest city in Colombia. A melting pot of people from around the country, it is diverse and multicultural, with a blend of modern and colonial architecture. The predominant colors in Bogotá are the green of the city’s many parks and the eastern mountains overlooking the sanctuaries of and Guadalupe, and the rich red of its many brick buildings.

WHAT TO DO IN BOGOTÁ

The landscape of Bogotá, marked by the green of the to the east, is spectacularly one-of-a-kind. Apart from the many outdoor spaces in Bogotá, travelers find it an ideal place to do business, or explore history, food, culture and many other local customs.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

In Bogotá, the seat of Colombia’s government, visitors can visit the Gold Museum, which houses an important collection of pre-Hispanic objects. Visitors to the capital also experience the city’s juxtaposition of history and modernity and the local and the cosmopolitan; it is a great destination for high-end shopping as well as shopping for fresh fruit in Paloquemao Square.

CLIMATE IN COLOMBIA

There are many climates to choose from: from warm to freezing Colombia is privileged in having all known climate zones, making the country a destination with a wide variety of landscapes. You can see different wildlife and ecosystems by travelling short distances over land, making this one of the best travel experiences enjoyed by many people including birdwatchers.

CULTURE

The joyous, colourful cultural heritage of the Colombian people is visible in festivals and carnivals where music plays a leading role. Our roots are also reflected in crafts and archaeological sites, as well as paintings and sculptures by great artists.

MUSIC

The joy of Colombians is well reflected in its music. Rhythm is in our blood, especially in the Caribbean and Pacific coastal regions.

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ABOUT THE HILTON BOGOTA CORFERIAS

Hilton announced the signing of a management agreement with Corferias to operate and build a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the convention and exhibition center of Bogota, Colombia. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new 414-room Hilton Bogota Corferias will extend the company's presence in Colombia, where Hilton currently has a portfolio of 13 operating hotels and approximately 10 under development.

The hotel will be strategically located adjacent to the existing Trade Fair Venue and Exhibition Center, Corferias and the Ágora Bogotá International - a project led by the Bogota Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 10 minutes from International Airport, the new Hilton Bogota Corferias will serve as an ideal base for travelers visiting the city for major events and conferences.

Hilton currently has a portfolio of more than 90 hotels and resorts open and welcoming travelers in , including 13 hotels in Colombia. The company is actively pursuing additional Latin American growth opportunities and currently has a robust pipeline of more than 60 hotels throughout the region, including 10 projects in Colombia. For more information about this hotel and upcoming Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand openings visit www.hilton.com or news.hilton.com.

ABOUT HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS

For nearly a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been proudly welcoming the world's travelers. With more than 570 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts provides the foundation for memorable travel experiences and values every guest who walks through its doors. As the flagship brand of Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard for hospitality, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is a part of the award-winning Hilton HHonors program. Hilton HHonors. Visit www.hilton.com.

ABOUT HILTON WORLDWORLD

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising nearly 4,900 properties with more than 796,000 rooms in 104 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information.

POSITION SUMMARY

GREAT Opportunity! We are seeking an experienced team leader to swiftly implement strategies/tactics s for the success of the opening of the Hilton Bogota Corferias. Knowledge of the local market and Hospitality industry experience. A passion for sales and target-based performance with the ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

The Hilton Bogota Corferias with 414 rooms, will be strategically located adjacent to the existing Trade Fair Venue and Exhibition Center, Corferias and the Ágora Bogotá International Convention Center scheduled - a project led by the Bogota Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 10 minutes from El Dorado International Airport, the new Hilton Bogota Corferias will serve as an ideal base for travelers visiting the city for major events and conferences.

Connecting Clients with Talent | SearchWide Connect Position Overview 3 As Director of Sales, you are responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. A Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments • Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support • Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions • Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator • Develop the group team through leadership and by example to include sales development; participate in the hiring of team members, and their future success

SKILLS NEEDED • Strong analytical skills so to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges • Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members • Excellent organizational and planning skills • Bi lingual- English /Spanish • Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations • Ability to work well under time pressure and/or demanding travel schedules • Demonstrated previous experience in a Sales role with the proven ability to close a sale

CAPABILITIES AND DISTINCTIONS • Knowledge of the local market • Hospitality industry experience • A passion for sales and target-based performance • Ability to communicate in English and Spanish • Relevant degree, in sales, business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution

If this could be a great opportunity to extend your professional reach, please respond though the SearchWide website or email your resume to the following SearchWide Executive:

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