Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London is seeking a Sales Executive who will be responsible for driving the Sales effort for the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, in line with the overall financial business objectives. To manage existing accounts alongside the development of new accounts & projects to generate the best possible profile and revenue streams for the hotel and its outlets. The Sales Executive Key Responsibilities will include: Responsible for the development and implementation of the hotel sales plan & conversion, to encompass direct sales calls, telesales, research, appointment making and taking part in promotional campaigns, client familiarisation visits and contract negotiation. Drive and co-ordinate all sales activity to maximise revenue from existing accounts at hotel level, national and international level. To ensure all sales activities undertaken are in line with agreed expense budget. To regularly meet with the Assistant Director of Sales to communicate customer feedback, problems encountered, sales information, competitor knowledge, pricing strategies, product changes, distributions via GDS and environmental influences that may affect the business. To meet with the Assistant Director of Sales and be fully up to date with actual/forecast/budgeted volumes, revenues and occupancies. To attend and participate in hotel sales meetings, national and international Millennium and Copthorne sales meetings. The Experience & Qualifications for Sales Executive: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written/verbal communication and the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization. Confident individual who is adept in prioritising and managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Ability to take the initiative and deal with unexpected situations and last minute changes. Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential data. The successful candidate will be: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, proactive, resourceful with excellent attention to detail Demonstrate excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills with the customers and other hotel departments Team worker Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace environment About the Hotel The Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington is an impressive 4-star deluxe hotel in the heart of charming Kensington and a minutes’ walk to Gloucester Road Underground station, allowing convenient access around London. The hotel boasts 610 spacious guest rooms and Guests will be spoilt for choice with the array of dining facilities available, including the hugely popular Humphrey’s Café & Bar, South West 7 and the Bombay Brasserie. The hotel is also home to the Millennium Conference Centre which is the perfect place to host your event, with a variety of flexible meeting spaces, including 26 versatile function rooms covering a total of 1,600m2 and the capacity to accommodate up to 600 delegates. The impressive conservatory can cater for up to 300 guests and features palm trees, a piano, exclusive bar area and dance floor. About the Group Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by. Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests For you We offer a benefits package including: Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities Training and development Cash Health Plan cover option available Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme Career development and salary reviews Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave) Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs Length of Service related holiday scheme My Millennium discount perks Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets Life Assurance Recommend a Friend Scheme As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry. We are an equal opportunities employer. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software. GLOCaterer