Director of Sales Holiday Inn London - Heathrow M4,jct.4 The Opportunity Are you an experienced sales leader, commercially driven with a proven track record in proactive sales management? Would you like to join a growing successful sales team that has delivered year on year growth? Then this could well be your next exciting career opportunity! Working in partnership with the general manager, head of hotel sales and our wider commercial functions you will ensure the achievement of the total hotel sales budget for each hotel within your region. You will define the hotels commercial strategy, lead & manage each hotels commercial plan, developing sales culture across all hotel departments, engaging with all relevant stakeholders in this leadership role. As Director of Sales (DOS), you will proactively drive new business opportunity and work with LGH and brand CRO to achieve conversion targets, ensuring we maximise revenue across all market segments. You will identify, target and develop all local and national accounts for B2B, and groups utilising local and brand campaigns to raise the hotel profile and increase account performance YOY. Responsible for the hotel marketing strategy and working with each hotels brand via LGH central marketing to optimise each hotels visibility, activity and engagement. Benefits Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio. Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply). Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing. Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral. Hospital Plan. Online Health Portal. Eye Care. Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays. Pension Scheme. Free meals on duty. Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit. Ideal Candidate 5 years in the hotel industry working in a proactive sales management role, multi property preferred Local relevant market experience within the regional hotels’ locations Evidenced new business sales success Experienced in territory management to maximise new sales opportunities Account Management / New Business Development experience Strong organisation and planning skills and the ability to prioritise appropriately Hotel The Holiday Inn Heathrow M4Jct4 is a flagship property in the LGH portfolio. Located just minutes from London Heathrow Airport, the hotel boasts 615 rooms. About us Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.