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 boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Delivered by warm and caring colleagues, Hand Picked Hotels are the perfect places for guests to unwind, relax and be pampered. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and again. Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner, Chairman and CEO, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst 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 Sales Director for our Channel Islands Division with Hand Picked Hotels. The location for this role is ideally on Jersey or Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The Sales Director for the Channel Islands will be accountable for setting and implementing the Sales strategy for the division, delivering against stretching enquiry, conversion and sales targets for meetings and events. This includes the oversight and management of existing accounts and leads, whilst also developing and targeting new business for the division, individual hotels and the Channel Islands. As a member of the Divisional Leadership team, the role holder also plays a key role in the team delivering the overall performance of the division. About the Role About the role: •As Sales Director you will be responsible for the Sales strategy: Set and implement the sales strategy for the division, to achieve strong enquiry, conversion, and sales performance for meetings and events, local corporate business and FIT contracts. •Be responsible for Account Management and New Business Development: oversee existing accounts and leads, while proactively seeking new business opportunities for the division, individual hotels, and the wider group (working closely with the Hotel Sales Managers). •Play key role in overall performance of the division, work closely with other Sales Directors, Hotel Sales Managers, and the Sales Directors who support from a central perspective. •Ensure effective communication with GMs within designated hotels and region. Assist with the compilation of the hotels sales and marketing plan from designated hotels in conjunction with the Marketing Director – Division, GM’s, Sales Managers and Sales and Event Managers. About you: •To be considered for the role of Sales Director you must have current sales director experience within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment within the UK. •Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets, highly driven and results focused. 10 years of experience in Hotel sales, with a strong background of corporate accounts, MICE and leisure. •Highly proactive, with motivation to drive business growth and exceed targets, with relentless drive to pursue opportunities. •Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate and guide the on-property sales teams. •Ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and other terms with key clients, build and maintain strong relationships with key clients. •Excellent organizational skill to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously. •You will be an excellent influencer, at all levels including senior stakeholders and the relevant key liaisons at hotel level •Outstanding communication skills both verbally and written Company Benefits •Competitive salary package. •Private medical insurance & life assurance. •33 days holiday (including bank holidays) and enhanced sick pay. •Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. •Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses. •Colleague discounts on hotel stays, food & drink, and annual loyalty rewards. •Access to retail and wellness discounts via our online benefits platform. •A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.