Overview
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Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel offers an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, with views ranging from vast countryside to expansive beaches and lush woodlands. The team ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. While each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Manager to be based at Rhinefield House Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels. Rhinefield House, known locally as the \\'Jewel in the Forest\\', is an award-winning luxury hotel in the New Forest National Park. It has 50 bedrooms, including three feature suites, an outdoor pool, a small health suite and a 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant & bar. It is a popular wedding and Afternoon Tea venue with beautiful gardens and grounds.
Responsibilities
* The role of Sales Manager will involve proactively driving sales activities to the hotel across all sectors including hotel events, private dining, leisure experiences, corporate and conference from a local perspective.
* Work with local destination houses and partners from a B2B and B2C perspective.
* Support the development, execution, and maintenance of the hotel and Hand Picked Hotels sales and marketing plan.
* Responsible for pro-actively managing social media on property, engaging with the local community and raising awareness and engagement.
* Be a confident and effective networker who can build relationships externally and internally.
* Make clear, confident decisions, consulting with others where needed to ensure alignment on goals.
* Be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of the Hand Picked Team.
About You / Qualifications
* To be considered for this role you will have current proactive sales experience within a 4/5-star luxury hotel or similar environment.
* You should be driven, able to act on your own initiative where appropriate and enjoy working within a proactive sales role with set targets and objectives.
* Demonstrate a methodical, highly organized and systematic approach to work.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with attention to detail.
* Professional, organized and friendly approach with the ability to anticipate guests needs and create memories.
* Own transport and the ability to travel as required.
Our Benefits Include
* Salary to be discussed during interview, plus bonus scheme & mileage paid.
* Full-Time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (may vary with business needs).
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program to support you with life matters.
* Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
* 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
* Forward career progression, with access to in-house and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, supported by the learning and development team.
* Discounted staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels and on all food & drink.
* Annual loyalty awards (e.g., afternoon teas and overnight stays).
* Online retail discount platform with savings and a health and well-being platform.
* Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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