Overview
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the diverse people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.
Aimbridge benefit highlights
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:
* Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
* Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage
* Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
* Access to industry leading sales referral schemes
* Flexible working opportunities
* Minimum of 28 days holidays including Bank Holidays on Pro Rata Basis
* Starting salary above national minimum wages
* Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events
* Free staff parking
A day in the life of…
As our Hotel Reservations & Sales Manager, you'll be the face of our hotel to potential clients. You'll use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to generate revenue by selling our services and ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, and creating sales strategies in collaboration with our marketing and operations teams. It's important that you maintain positive relationships with existing clients, track industry trends, and provide regular reports to senior management. You will also be responsible for managing the hotel's Reservations Team, ensuring group and transient reservations are efficiently managed. We're looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, and passionate about hospitality. If you're a natural at building connections and thrive in a dynamic sales environment, we want to hear from you!
A note on requirements
What we need from you?
* Sales Experience: Prior sales experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. Familiar with the sales process, including identifying leads, creating proposals, and closing deals. Ideally able to produce group proposals, negotiate contracts and explain complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
* Revenue-driven mindset: Desire to drive revenue by effectively managing all aspects of Sales & Marketing for the Hotel within the local, national and international marketplace. This includes management of company social media pages and marketing campaigns.
* New business development: Identify and proactively solicit new business, manage key accounts and agents to increase revenue and share, in line with the hotels’ sales and revenue management strategies.
* Reservations strategy: Formulate and implement Reservations Management strategies for accommodation to maximise potential and increase competitive share by managing and processing individual and group bookings efficiently. Past experience is preferred, but full training will be provided.
* Forecasting: Assist the Revenue Manager in producing a weekly financial forecast for accommodation.
* Pricing and inventory: Use statistical data to set future pricing & selling strategies for group and transient accommodation and manage inventory strategies for systems.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate the hotel's value proposition clearly and confidently to potential clients, with the ability to build rapport and relationships.
* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with marketing, operations, and finance to ensure the hotel's success.
* Organisation and attention to detail: Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks effectively, and stay organised in a fast-paced role.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.
Our commitment At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’.
How to apply So, click apply today—we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.
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