Director of Sales DoubleTree by Hilton St. Annes Manor
An incredible opportunity on the outskirts of Bracknell for an exceptionally skilled and ambitious Director of Sales.
What Will I Be Doing?
The Director of Sales will assume overall responsibility for Corporate Rooms, Group, and Meeting & Events. You will develop and implement strategic plans to drive performance, create impactful sales activity plans, and ensure achievement of commercial targets.
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with Michels & Taylor, we are seeking an experienced sales leader to position the hotel and head up the sales strategy at St Annes Manor.
Ideal Candidate
Our perfect Director of Sales will be:
A strong leader with a proven background in the MICE sector and an extensive network of industry contacts
Naturally confident, highly driven, and commercially focused
Experienced in developing, converting, and retaining business, with a strong track record of growth
Knowledgeable about the UK market, particularly the M4 corridor and key feeder areas
Experienced within the hospitality sector, especially in managing and growing LNR accounts and MICE business
Hilton experience is preferable but not essential
Main Duties
Target new business within Corporate Rooms and MICE, generating strong and relevant appointments weekly
Plan and manage local marketing activity within brand guidelines
Develop and implement strategic sales activity plans for the hotel
Drive performance through targeted sales initiatives and activity planning
Participate in commercial meetings and Owner Trading reviews
Engage with Brand and Management Company teams to support overall commercial success
Manage top-performing accounts and lead the RFP process
Attend client meetings, call cycles, networking events, and industry workshops
Build and maintain strong client relationships to raise awareness of the hotel and wider portfolio
Whats On Offer:
Permanent contract 40 hours per week
50% discount on food and beverage across the M&T Group
Employee discounts at M&T Hotels and Hilton Hotels worldwide
Meals on duty provided by our Chef
Employee referral reward scheme
Complimentary use of our gym and leisure facilities
28 days holiday per annum
Free on-site parking
Career development and progression opportunities
About DoubleTree by Hilton St Annes Manor
Superbly located just off Junction 10 of the M4 with fantastic access to London and the West, our newly refurbished hotel offers 170 stylish bedrooms, 8 versatile meeting rooms, a restaurant, a beautiful conservatory overlooking landscaped gardens, and acres of outdoor space ideal for weddings and events. We also boast a well-established Health Club and Spa.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team in an exceptional location .
The Next Step
Were excited to hear from you. If this sounds like the perfect next move for your career and youre ready to bring energy, ambition, and outstanding customer service to our teamclick Apply now!
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you dont receive a response, it simply means this time we didnt feel the connectionso make sure your application truly showcases why youre the right fit!
No agencies, pleaseweve got this
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