Join us as a Sales Manager at The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park – based at Coworth Park,
Ascot
The Dorchester has been recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10
Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at
the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a
culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of
passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe
that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best
people in the industry. When you join us as a Sales Manager for the group
segment you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in
your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through
our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest
standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own
story.
What you'll do
As a Sales Manager for the group segment you'll love what you do and
take pride in delighting our guests. Your main duties will be:
* Your main
place of work will be at Coworth Park, Ascot, spending 1 or 2 days a week
at our London office
* Proactively
sell The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park to assigned
territories/industry segments
* Introduce
new clients, whilst maintaining existing relationships to drive targeted
business into the hotels
* Achieve
individual goals from assigned territories/industry segments, and with the
proactive sales team meet and exceed annual hotels’ budgets
* Have a
clear understanding of overall hotel goals
* Awareness
and understanding of competitive sets, and ability to effectively sell
against them
* Work
together with Area Director of Sales/Director of Sales with relevant
projects when assigned
* Our
values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity
guide us each and every day. As a Reception Manager you’ll have the
opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy's.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Sales Manager
for the group segment, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on
how we care for our hotel.
What you'll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
* Minimum 2 years’ proactive experience in the group
segment, ideally within the luxury sector
* Driven
and creative individual with strong communication skills
* Team
player with ability to work harmoniously within immediate department and
across the wider hotels.
* Positive
and enthusiastic attitude
* Strong
verbal communication skills – English is the primary language used in our
hotel
What you'll get
* Sales
Incentive Programme
* Complimentary
Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at
Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
* Discounts out
hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
* Employee
Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London
Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit
from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial
advice, and Eye care vouchers.
* Training
and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various
apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner
with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
* Social
Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including
a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone
recognition celebrations.
* Referral
Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
* Well-being
Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we
care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating
an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do
anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as
adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or
adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People &
Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that
we can discuss how we can support you through this process.