Job Description:
Director of Sales & Marketing, 4 star global brand, strong reputation, great location, appeals to a wide number of segments and markets, award winning hotel group, enviable portfolio.
4 star branded hotel, strong reputation locally, stylish hub for international and local visitors, with quick and convenient links to the nearby Gatwick Airport – as well as direct connections into London. The chic, modern hotel is the ideal venue, with a selection of conference and meeting rooms, as well as the main event room which can entertain up to 500 guests. Dining facilities are premier, offering a range of options from a high-end brasserie style restaurant to the relaxed atmosphere of the main hotel bar. As well as comfortable rooms, the hotel also delivers exceptional leisure and wellness amenities, including a fitness centre, indoor pool and private spa.
You will have prior experience as a Sales Manager for a branded 4 star hotel, ideally in the area so that you already have some local market knowledge and contacts.
The primary focus will be to support the key commercial activities and continue to establish the hotel within the local market. You will be also drive the profitability of both local and national accounts and secure new business across all market segments.
Key Focus:
1. Corporate room sales – driving both national and local account performance
2. Meeting and Events – we are big on all things M&E related with a large capacity for both exhibitions and meetings.
3. Weddings and social banquets
To be successful in this role:
4. You will be outgoing, have sound leadership skills, be great to work with and have clear understanding the importance of building and maintaining relationships both with our customer and the team in the Hotel. You’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team and so be part of creating a great working environment.
5. You will have a strong commercial acumen and be driven to exceed goals. You’ll enjoy hitting those targets.
6. Excellent sales, customer care, account management and negotiation skills.
7. Excellent presentation and influencing skills will be key to success in this role.
8. A good knowledge of Opera PMS systems is preferred, although training will be given.
As well as being rewarded with fantastic benefits, training and development, you’ll be joining one of UK’s Top 6 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2022!
9. Stays across the UK at employee rate (a HUGE discount!)
10. Discounted Friends and Family rates (that’ll make you really popular!)
11. 50% off food and beverage in our hotels
12. A range of development and apprenticeship programmes
13. We’re committed to your development and progression with lots of promotion opportunities
14. You’ll get all meals on duty (because hard work is hungry work!
15. We’re big on all things reward and recognition and celebrate success throughout the year
16. Commitment to your health and well-being
17. Flexible working arrangements
18. Discounted use of leisure facilities
19. Refer a Friend incentives to influence your earning potential.
20. Potential for Flexible working