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Company Description
We are currently looking for a Sales Manager to join our London Cluster sales team. Here’s your opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the UK with a reputation for disrupting the industry. Selling our sought‑after hotels, you will gain broad multi‑site experience across our four locations to deliver budget expectations and grow market share.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Sales – London, we’ll look to you to drive business into the Hoxton’s London portfolio of hotels across all segments with a key focus on meetings, events and groups. This includes The Hoxton Shoreditch, The Hoxton Holborn, The Hoxton Southwark and our newest location, The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush.
If you’re great with people, keen to hit targets and have several years’ experience in a hotel sales environment, this is just the ticket.
Job Description
* Proactively generate new business from the local market for corporate, group, meetings and events.
* Manage a portfolio of accounts.
* Support 360 account management across the portfolio of existing accounts to uncover opportunities locally across all segments for The Hoxton’s London Cluster, including building relationships with key clients and leading strategic actions to increase share.
* Work with the Assistant Director of Sales to prepare and execute creative sales strategies to maximise revenue opportunities across multiple segments.
* Use initiative to generate new business leads through market research, utilising tools, liaising with the Global Sales team and the Accor team.
* Pay attention to the commercials and monitor new market trends and competitor analysis.
* Represent The Hoxton at industry local networking events.
* Organise show rounds, familiarisation trips, office visits and presentations to enhance The Hoxton’s exposure among ‘Key Decision Makers’ in the industry.
* Utilise the ACCOR systems to maintain up‑to‑date account information and assess lead opportunities.
* Work towards Corporate, Group, M&E, Crew, leisure group revenue goals and team KPIs.
* Cross‑sell The Hoxton and Ennismore properties globally.
* Support with weekly and monthly reporting and revenue strategy meetings.
Qualifications
* Someone with at least 2 years’ experience in London Hotel sales who can make a quick impact in our team.
* A people person who’s great at growing and nurturing long‑lasting relationships.
* Big on enthusiasm and those who get a kick out of working autonomously.
* People who enjoy working in a place where things move and change quickly.
* A culture that values individuality – no clones in suits here.
* Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
* Team‑oriented, ready to get the job done together.
* Willing to try (almost) everything once and bring a sense of fun.
* Enjoys socializing and sharing laughs during downtime.
* Ready to be part of a hardworking, supportive and fun team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
* Health cash plan for physical & mental wellbeing.
* Confidential hotline and a network of mental health first aiders.
* Retail & hospitality perks through partners.
* Free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start.
* On‑shift meals provided.
* Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your loved ones.
* Free night at The Hoxton every year and extra rewards for milestones.
* Opportunities to progress and switch roles within the global family of brands.
* Training and learning academies to broaden skillsets.
* Extra time off to volunteer with partner charities.
* Regular team get‑togethers and bi‑annual parties.
* Enhanced family leave for expanding families.
* Annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Hospitality
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