Hotel Sales Manager ( International Brand )

Hotel Sales Manager ( International Brand )

This Hotel Sales Manager position focuses on securing and developing new business, maximising sales performance and nurturing strong partnerships with key client accounts.

This role will grow the hotel's client network in corporate accounts, alongside working with the Events team to secure additional meetings, events, and corporate and private dining bookings, thereby increasing the site's overall revenue.

International Hotel with 170 rooms and a meeting room, plus a Health Club, in Northamptonshire.

Our ideal Hotel Sales Manager candidate will have solid experience within the hospitality industry, with proven sales background, successfully selling products to corporate clients.

As the Sales Manager for the Hotel, you will work closely with both the Hotel's General Manager and the centralised Marketing and Commercial Sales Teams.

It is extremely beneficial that you, our Sales Manager, have:

• Thorough understanding of hotel sales and revenue, preferably gained in a previous Sales Manager role
• Commercial Acumen to both understand, identify and secure sales opportunities
• Confidence in meeting clients and closing deals whilst building strong partnerships
• Work closely with the GM and hotel management team and be committed to achieving and delivering high levels of occupancy
• Experience using GDS and hospitality systems
• Proven experience preparing and analysing sales reports, tracking performance and monitoring competitor activity
• Maintain company brand standards, systems and reporting procedures

We are looking for a Sales Manager who:

• Identifies and leads initiatives to secure new business opportunities- with awareness of upcoming trends and what our potential guests need
• Builds strong, professional relationships with clients and corporate agencies, ensuring high standards of communication and support
• Conveys enthusiasm to potential clients about our products and all the facilities our hotel offers
• Is confident in identifying and building relations from cold leads
• Has the ability to work under pressure, to meet and exceed sales targets

Due to the nature of the role, you will require a full driving license- to drive in the UK- and access to a car- to visit potential clients as part of your role.

This is a full-time office and field-based role.