Job Ref: AM14838 Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton Location: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, Southampton Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 30/09/2025 Closing date: 01/11/2025
Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales Description Would you like to work for a company that gives you:
£250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&Cs apply
Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.
Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:
Meals provided whilst on shift
Sales incentives and initiative rewards
Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities Hotel specific
Free Car Parking Hotel specific
Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel
Group Brand Portfolio
Fully funded apprenticeships T&Cs apply
Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
Pension enrolment
Does the below sound like you?
Passionate and willingness to learn
Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
Genuinely friendly and caring
Enjoys working as part of a team
Ambitious and hard working and able to develop their team
Excellent standards
Lead from the front Good organisational / time management skills.
Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales
We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.
Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland.
We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.
The Role :
What will I be doing?
As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace
Integral part of the growth & development of future and repeat business
Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
Attend Sales events, as required
Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team
Located just outside the city centre, minutes from the M3 and M27 motorways, DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton offers easy access to plenty of activities. Set sail on a cruise from Southampton docks, take the family for a fun day out at Paultons Park or visit Marwell Zoo. We are just minutes from Southampton Airport and two large train stations, making getting around the city easy. Take in the fresh country air when you visit the beautiful New Forest from your base in Southampton, the closest city to the forest.
Savor a DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and settle into your modern guest room or suite. All rooms feature a 32-inch LCD TV and WiFi access. Our suites provide extra space, a seating area, coffee machine and a later check-out time. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room to enjoy additional amenities such as fluffy bathrobes and slippers, a welcome plate and a one-hour extended checkout.
Set on a hill, our hotel is located over five floors and features modern decor throughout. We are nestled among a woodland backdrop, providing wonderful views and photo opportunities for weddings and special events. Keep up your fitness routine in the 24-hour fitness center or simply relax on the terrace of our restaurant, Bracken Place, and take in the garden view. The cosy bar also offers the perfect spot to unwind with comfy sofas and a large screen TV.
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