Connections Rainmaker

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Do you want to Be A Part of something unique?
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Connections Rainmaker at Hart Shoreditch London Hotel, Curio Collection , you’re not just generating and managing sales – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
Competitive pay – £32,000 to £37,000 per annum (based on experience) plus sales incentives SIP, with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
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.
Employee Meal Allowance – 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.
Mental health resources – Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Crisis Concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
Career development opportunities – Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth
Recommend a Friend Scheme
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton is a boutique lifestyle hotel based in the cultural, creative and trendy scene of Shoreditch and we are currently on the hunt for a dynamic and charismati Connections Rainmaker
Our team strives to be friendly, supportive and inclusive and we are always looking for people who live and breathe these values.
About Curio Collection by Hilton Hotels
Hilton’s Curio Collection brand appeals to travelers seeking one-of-a-kind discoveries and authentic experiences. Each Curio Collection by Hilton hotel is part of the destination it calls home — authentically embodying the distinct culture and spirit of the community in which they reside.
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.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO DURING A TYPICAL DAY:
The Connections Rainmaker is the driving force behind new commercial opportunities at Hart Shoreditch, a natural networker who opens doors, builds strong relationships and turns connections into revenue. The role is focused on creating business across Rooms, Events, F&B and Marketing, from the local market through to international opportunities.
Working closely with the Commercial Director and wider commercial team, the Connections Rainmaker will be out in the market creating conversations, spotting opportunities, making things happen, and converting relationships into new, repeat and incremental business while growing revenue, market share and the hotel’s profile.
CORE FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive revenue opportunities across Groups & Events, Restaurant & Bar, Business Travel, Consortia and other key market segments
• Proactively generate new business through sales calls, networking, client meetings, trade shows, business trips, sales missions and industry events both domestically and internationally
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, agencies and local businesses to maximise commercial opportunities
• Maximise sales leads, conversion, repeat and future business on all relevant segments
• Organise and host show rounds, client entertainment and fam trips to support prospecting, conversion and account development
• Work closely with Marketing & Partnerships team to develop local collaborations, partnerships and initiatives that generate incremental revenue and strengthen the hotel’s brand
• Monitor and report on market trends, competitor activity, customer behaviour, demand patterns and emerging business opportunities to identify new sales opportunities
• Provide regular reporting and business intelligence on sales activity, pipeline, leads, conversion, account performance, market trends, competitor movements and ROI across sales activities
• Prepare monthly business reviews and maintain accurate sales reporting
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
SKILLS
• Self-driven and entrepreneurial generating new business, building networks and converting relationships into revenue
• Proactive networker building strong relationships with different groups of people
• Excellent sales, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify revenue opportunities and maximise conversion
• Strong analytical skills with sales data and market intelligence, turning insights into clear sales actions
• Highly organised with strong pipeline, account and activity management skills
• Confident presenter and brand ambassador representing the business to clients, partners and industry contacts, including sales pitches, show rounds and client events onsite/offsite
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing business needs and a variety of work situations
• Willing and able to travel, attend industry events and undertake client entertainment as required
• Self-motivated, accountable and resilient
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of hotel sales, revenue generation and business development, ideally across Groups & Events, Food & Drink, Business Travel
• Good understanding of local, domestic and international markets, customer segments and competitive landscape
• Understanding of sales pipelines, conversion, account management, market trends and commercial performance
• Knowledge of relevant sales, marketing and networking channels such as event agencies, corporate contacts, travel/industry partners
• Previous experiences in hotel sales, restaurant, venue sales, booking office
BEHAVIOURS
• Natural rainmaker: proactive, well connected and constantly looking for opportunities to generate business
• Commercially driven: motivated by results, revenue growth and achieving targets
• Relationship focused: confident and comfortable building trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, industries and cultures
• Entrepreneurial and curious: identifies opportunities, challenges the status quo and looks for new and innovative ways of working
• Highly organised and accou

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