Hotel Indigo Torquay is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Manager to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening. Join the excitement and become part of the Hotel Indigo family!
Hotel Indigo Torquay, opening in 2025, promises a stimulating new addition to this idyllic coastal town. Nestled along the stunning English Riviera, the hotel will offer guests breathtaking views of Tor Bay and access to some of Torquay’s most iconic beaches and walking trails where you can truly appreciate nature. Close to local attractions, including the historic Torre Abbey and the lively harbour, guests can also indulge in the region's renowned culinary scene featuring fresh seafood and artisanal delights. Hotel Indigo will provide a unique and memorable experience, offering a tonic for the body, imagination and soul; capturing the spirit of this longstanding English seaside location.
As the Sales Manager, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …
Delivering new direct business/pipeline aligned with the business needs and managing budgeted sales in corporate rooms and the annual sales and marketing plan (ensuring ROI is tracked)
Managing and coaching our Sales & Reservations coordinator, training them on best practice and supporting them to produce excellence
Generating new business leads through social media amongst other avenues and supporting the renegotiation of existing annual agreements in line with the Hotels KPIs
At all times reporting and tracking sales through sales performance reports (using targets, KPIs and sales objectives) and identifying any problems (then working to resolve them)
Working independently within your department and with the wider Hotel team to consolidate board sales packs and monthly commercial reviews
Using best practice, continuously improving processes and identifying areas which efficiency can be streamlined
We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay. In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….
Availability to work typically on a Monday-Friday schedule, however additional hours in evenings and weekends may be required due to business needs
A track record of sales achievements with at least 2 years’ experience in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role.
You will have strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans.
It is essential that you can work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail.
Microsoft package skills and Delphi knowledge (desirable)
Demonstrates relevant functional experience and good knowledge of relevant topics and collaboration with other hotel departments
Just like no two Hotel Indigos are alike, we believe no two individuals are alike. Therefore, we offer our colleagues with a wide range of additional benefits to support you. By taking a confident step in your career and joining us, you can expect to receive….
Financial security – Up to £45,00.00 per annum based on experience plus 20% sales bonus based on sales target performance, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders
If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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