Assistant Director of Sales - Arabic Speaker

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
55K-60K Annually
Entry level
Software • Hospitality
Come for the job, stay for your career.
The Role
Drives leisure, corporate, and MICE revenue from Middle Eastern markets while supporting broader UK and international leisure growth. Responsibilities include managing wholesale, leisure, and corporate partnerships; securing new business; representing the hotel at trade shows, sales missions, and networking events; delivering presentations and hotel tours; and supporting the Director of Sales with commercial objectives and team mentoring.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You


Are you a driven sales professional with strong Middle East market connections and a passion for building relationships, winning business, and exceeding targets?

Join Hilton London Metropole, one of Hilton's flagship properties and the largest Hilton outside the US. Following a major transformation, our iconic hotel offers 1,100 bedrooms, exceptional event facilities, and a unique opportunity to help drive continued commercial success. 

With a primary focus on the Middle East market, the role is responsible for driving leisure, corporate and MICE business from the region whilst also supporting the growth of leisure business across other key UK and international source markets.


How We'll Help You Thrive

  • Competitive pay – Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 plus up to 25% quarterly bonus
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • 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.
  • Free meals on duty – Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
  • Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our Employee Stock Purchase Programme (ESPP), eligible Team Members can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
  • Pension scheme – Supporting you as you plan for the future.
  • High street discounts – Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
  • Career development opportunities – Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth.

Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:


As Assistant Director of Sales – Middle East & Leisure, you will be responsible for growing revenue from key Middle Eastern markets across leisure, corporate, and MICE segments, while supporting broader leisure growth opportunities in the UK and beyond.

You will:

  • Develop and manage relationships with key wholesale, leisure, and corporate partners.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities to drive revenue and market share.
  • Represent the hotel at international trade shows, sales missions, networking events, and client meetings.
  • Deliver impactful sales presentations, hotel show rounds, and client events.
  • Support the Director of Sales in achieving commercial objectives and mentoring the wider sales team.

What are we looking for 

  • Proven sales experience within hospitality, with established Middle East industry contacts.
  • Fluent in Arabic (essential).
  • Strong commercial awareness and a track record of driving results.
  • Excellent relationship-building, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Positive, resilient, and motivated by winning new business.


Qualifications

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.

About Us
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve 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 World’s 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, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

Skills Required

  • Proven sales experience within the hospitality industry
  • Established Middle East industry contacts
  • Fluency in Arabic
  • Strong commercial awareness and a track record of driving results
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive, resilient, and motivated approach to winning new business

Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
500,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.

Why Work With Us

Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.

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