Due to continuing refurbishment and expansion we are now looking for a passionate, experienced and enthusiastic Sales Manager to grow accommodation revenues at Theobalds Park Hotel and Spa, in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire .
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 lcient network in corporate accounts alongside working with the Events team to secure further meetings, events, corporate and private dining bookings; growing overall revenue of site.
Theobalds Hotel; 140 room Mansion House, Ridings and hub, set across 54 acres in a glorious position just outside Cheshunt. Having taken over the site just over a year ago, we're a moment away from launching the fully refitted and refurbished Health Club, and gradually working our way methodically around the accommodation to update and fit out the phenomenal buildings and grounds.
Our ideal HotelSales 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 Theobalds Hotel you will work closely with both the Hotel's General Manager and centralised Marketing and Commercial Sales Teams.
It is extremely beneficial 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 a 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 corp0orate agencies, ensuring high standards of communication and support
Conveys enthusiasm to potential clients about our products and all facilities our hotel offers
Is confident 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 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.
It's an exciting time within Surya Hotels, owner of 15 Hotels and hospitality venues across East Anglia, Hertfordshire & Surrey- we're refurbishing all our hotels, heavily investing in F&B and room standards to create more gloriously sumptuous places to relax and stay.
Surya Hotels, part of Flying Trade Group, is one of the UKs leading niche hotel groups, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of outstanding properties, situated in some of the UKs most idyllic settings, from historic Suffolk and Norfolk towns, Essex City or coastal resorts to picturesque Surrey villages and Hertfordshire settings.
Our hospitality family has a best in class ethos to exceed our guest expectations; creating experiences that embrace our heritage locations, our people and the communities we work within.
We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our See-you-again-soon Goodbye.
Stay. Explore. Discover.
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