Director of Sales, luxury market, MICE & Groups focus. Refurbishment planned for 2026. £50,000 - £55,000. hybrid role. 3 quality Restaurants along wit 7 meeting rooms. The property appeals to a wide client base.
An exciting opportunity for a proactive Director of Sales to join the team at a 4 star Hotel near Lyndhurst. This new role is a chance for an experienced hospitality sales professional to grow market share and help take the hotel forward on the next stage of our journey.
The primary focus is to further develop our corporate sales strategy for meetings, events and accommodation sales and take actions to ensure agreed targets are achieved.
You should expect to be off property 2-3 days per week promoting the hotel, developing relationships and attending trade events. The Hotel is located between the New Forest National Park and the Solent. The property offers nice quality bedrooms and suites along with 2 onsite restaurants. This hotel has a long standing reputation for quality and service with exciting plans for the future.
Main Responsibilities:
Create and develop a strategic & targeted sales plan for M&E and accommodation sales
Develop new, manage and maintain existing corporate and agency relationships
Attend networking, local & national trade events
Determine needs, prepare contract proposals and negotiate client contracts
Conduct show-rounds and industry FAM trips with agents and direct bookers
Record and report sales activity
Work closely with marketing colleagues to ensure a joined up approach
Our ideal candidate will:
Have prior proactive sales experience in a similar role within hospitality/leisure
Be target and goal driven
Be self-motivated and able to set your own productive work agenda
Be organised and administratively competent as you wont have an admin assistant
Prior knowledge of our competitor set is advantageous
Able to drive and have own car (45p a mile is payable for business travel)
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