Sales Executive
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars islocatednext to Blackfriars Station in the heart of the City of London, within walking distance of St Pauls Cathedral, Tate Modern and the South Bank. This Grade II listed five-star hotel stands on the historic site of King Henry VIIIs Bridewell Palace and features 205 stylish guestrooms and suites along with versatile meeting and event spaces. Dining experiences includeNYnLON, a sophisticated yet relaxed bistro bringing theflavoursof New York dining culture to London with East Coast classics and seasonal produce, and Leaf and Cane, a vibrant late night bar with live sports screenings, karaoke nights, a dynamic calendar of social events, premium beers and a lively social atmosphere.
Colleagues have the opportunity to work in a distinctive historic setting while welcoming both international businesstravellersand leisure guests to central London.
Duties & Responsibilities as a Sales Executive
Proactively identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across assigned market segments to drive revenue for rooms, meetings, and events.
Actively prospect through outbound sales activity, including calls, emails, networking, sales blitzes, trade shows, and industry events.
Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts, increasing share of wallet, account retention, and repeat business.
Respond to all external customer enquiries in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, with a clear focus on conversion.
Conduct regular client meetings, sales calls, and face-to-face appointments to understand client needs and present appropriate hotel solutions.
Plan and execute client entertainment and relationship-building activities in line with the proactive sales strategy and budget.
Conduct site inspections and tailored hotel tours to convert prospective clients into confirmed business.
Manage Event and Group enquiries, including quoting hotel information, rates, and availability, and preparing detailed proposals.
Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions in line with agreed revenue strategies, commercial guidelines, and brand standards.
Ensure all confirmed business is accurately logged in Envision, with clear and timely handover to the Event Planning or Operations teams.
Ensure agreed methods of payment are confirmed as part of the contracting process, in line with PCI and legal requirements.
Issue contracts promptly upon confirmation of bookings, including full company Terms & Conditions.
Actively manage and follow up tentative business to maximise conversion and minimise wash.
Track and manage personal sales pipeline activity, forecasting, and account production against agreed targets.
Support the preparation and review of sales reporting, including the Monthly Sales & Marketing Report and Tentative Review Report.
Qualifications
You are pro-active, confident & customer focused with a Hunter mentality
You have great language and written skills in English
You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom
You thrive through the buzz of working in a dynamic team and in a great hotel
You are ready for a new challenge
Experience in a similar role
Just some of the benefits you will enjoy as Sales Executive
12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
Free meals on duty
50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
At Hyatt We care for people so they can be their best. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1250 hotels in over 76 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.
Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job its a career for people who care.
Next steps: Apply today for this Sales Executive role and start your journey withHyatt Hotels!
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