Think...Beach Club meets Spa Resort. The newly
refurbished Nici Hotel Bournemouth is looking for the best and brightest in the
hospitality industry!
Since its launch in summer 2022, THE NICI is already being
recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting new hotel concepts, with accolades
including The Times Top 100 Places to Stay - ‘Best Seaside Hotel for
2023’.
Set on an enviable spot on the South Coast, with £20m
investment so far, THE NICI has transformed Bournemouth’s accommodation
landscape with 92 luxury bedrooms, many with spectacular sea views, garden hot
tub suites, buzzing South Beach Restaurant & Bar, outdoor terrace and
indoor cinema, as well as inspiring meeting and events spaces.
Be part of a fun, welcoming and inclusive team, where you
can thrive and build your own career in a vibrant and exciting environment.
The Role..
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Director of Sales to drive all aspects of commercial performance, business
development, and event strategy. You will play a key role in relaunching Elmers
Court post-refurbishment, creating exceptional experiences and building strong
relationships with clients, partners, and the local community
* Account
manage key accounts including Corporate, M&E, & Leisure
* Develop
social business in line with strategy
* Working
with the Group Sales Director and Events Manager to set on property
strategy for Sales and Events
* Secure
new business for the hotel in line with the strategy
* Negotiate
and develop local partnership and sponsorship agreements to build long
lasting profitable collaborations
* Meet
cross sell expectation of business across the Nici Group
* Drive
activities to promote the property in line with the budget
* Negotiate
and develop local agreements to build long lasting profitable corporate
partnerships
* Manage
existing accounts and provide production and revenue reports as required.
* Report
on pro active activity in line with any group SOP’s
* To
achieve the total hotel budget through creating a sales culture throughout
the hotel resulting in the generating of high quality sales leads across
the business and then converting this to revenue that meets the needs of
the business
* Work
closely with the Group Sales Director and Group Meetings & Events
Sales Manager to maximize sales & events opportunities
* Represent
the hotel or group where required at local networking and industry events
* Coordination
of agent and client showcase and familiarisation events
* Work
closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to position the
hotel effectively
* Work
alongside the Marketing team to ensure the property is presented at the
highest level via all channels