Staycity is an urban aparthotel brand, blending the freedom of apartment living with the quality and consistency of a hotel stay. With locations in top European cities like Dublin, London, Paris, and Edinburgh, we provide home comforts in prime city spots ideal for the modern traveller.
Our mission is to help guests experience the city on their own terms combining independence and hospitality in every stay. Were a team of doers, thinkers, and hospitality lovers, committed to delivering standout guest experiences and building a culture were proud of.
Were now hiring a Head of Sales to join our dynamic UK team. This is a newly created role - covering both our brands, Wilde & Staycity Aparthotels, in both Liverpool and Manchester. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with great people, and want to make a real impact wed love to hear from you. The role will be based onsite in either property 4 days per week, with one day per week from home. We are open to someone joining us on a 4 or 5 day week pattern.
Benefits:
Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
Flexible working patterns
Bonus scheme that rewards high performers;- based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
Refer and earn scheme - earn up to £/€550
Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
Education Support to help you foster new skills
Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We would love you to have:
Minimum 5+ years of Hotel/Aparthotel Sales, Reservations and/or Property Account Management experience
Prior experience working in the UK or Irish market, and local market knowledge is helpful
Experience with new business generation
Knowledge of Corporate Business Travel, Group and Extended stay segments
Knowledge of Sales Force/Opera/IDEAS/Agency360/LinkedIn Sales Navigator
A fiercely proactive and can-do attitude
A willingness to travel when needed
What you can do for us:
You will assist in planning local and national sales activities, network and socialise with the wider teams, and attend trade shows and presentations to promote Staycity and the group portfolio.
An important part of our sales teams is communication. Meeting and speaking with new and existing clients, securing and managing new corporate accounts by building and maintaining professional working relationships.
Actively and dynamically promote the brand through sales and marketing activity including promotional road shows and presentations undertaken by the company.
Provide timely, accurate, competitive quotes on all corporate and long-stay enquiries while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
Maintaining accurate records of all prices, sales, and activity reports.
Securing and managing corporate accounts, and group agencies by building and maintaining professional relationships with key bookers.
Driving sales activity to generate new business and grow existing business
Join us and be part of the journey.
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