Hotel Sale Manager (Hotel) job at London Full Time NEW

Hotel Sales Manager

My client is looking for a Proactive Corporate Sales Manager

International-branded hotel with over 300 rooms and 16 meeting rooms in Chelsea and Kensington. Our ideal Hotel Sales Manager candidate will have solid experience in the hospitality industry, with a proven sales background and a track record of selling products to corporate clients.

As the Sales Manager for the Hotel, you will work closely with the Hotel’s Director of Sales.

It is extremely beneficial that you, our Sales Manager, have:

• Thorough understanding of hotel sales and revenue, preferably gained in a previous Sales Manager role
• Commercial Acumen to both understand, identify and secure sales opportunities
• Confidence in meeting clients and closing deals whilst building strong partnerships
• Work closely with the GM and hotel management team and be committed to achieving and delivering high levels of occupancy
• Experience using GDS and hospitality systems
• Proven experience preparing and analysing sales reports, tracking performance and monitoring competitor activity
• Maintain company brand standards, systems and reporting procedures

We are looking for a Sales Manager who:

• Identifies and leads initiatives to secure new business opportunities- with awareness of upcoming trends and what our potential guests need
• Builds strong, professional relationships with clients and corporate agencies, ensuring high standards of communication and support
• Conveys enthusiasm to potential clients about our products and all the facilities our hotel offers
• Is confident in identifying and building relations from cold leads
• Can work under pressure, to meet and exceed sales targets

Due to the nature of the role, you will require a full driving license to drive in the UK and access to a car to visit potential clients.

This is a full-time office and field-based role.