Account Executive

Atlas Hotels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in the UK is hiring an Account Executive in Leicester. You will drive sales and manage client relationships, working closely with the Revenue Team. Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, have sales experience, and possess excellent communication skills. You will research accounts to enhance client understanding and support. This role offers competitive benefits and is perfect for motivated individuals ready to make a difference in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hotel rooms at £25 per night

Worldwide employee discount at IHG Hotels

Friends & Family discount up to 45%

Monthly cash rewards

HSF Health Plan

Access to HSF Perkbox

Online GP service and counselling

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee referral programme

Opportunity to buy additional holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales, account management or hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Motivated, determined and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Represent Atlas Hotels professionally in completing RFPs and client requests.
• Work closely with the Revenue Team on corporate rate strategies.
• Conduct account research to tailor approach for clients.

Skills

Experience in a sales, account management or hospitality environment

Proactive and reactive approach to the sales process

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Comfortable using Microsoft Office

Well-organised with strong task and project management skills

Motivated, determined and enthusiastic

Willingness to travel

Valid UK Driving Licence

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: From £30,000

Atlas Hotels is hiring an Account Executive right now at Our Central Office in Leicester.

As one of the UK’s leading hotel groups—and proudly recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work—we’re redefining what exceptional hospitality looks like: data-led, people-focused and proudly committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Right now, we are looking for an Account Executive, to join our energetic team – someone who is passionate about sales, loves working with people, and gets a buzz from making a real difference in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This could be your perfect next step!

Benefits

• Hotel rooms across our 59 hotels (Holiday Inn Express, Hampton by Hilton and Holiday Inn) at only £25 per night, with 50% off food and drink
• Worldwide substantial employee discount at 6,600+ IHG Hotels across the globe
• Atlas Friends & Family Discount, offering up to a 45% discount for Friends & Family of Atlas employees
• Monthly cash rewards through our reward and recognition platform
• HSF Health Plan free for every employee, giving you money off dental/optical appointments and other health costs for you and your family
• Access to HSF Perkbox which provides deals and discounts from the biggest brands
• Online GP service, access to free counselling and wellness support with a 24-hour helpline
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme through The People’s Pension
• Employee referral programme paying out £250 for every great person you refer to us that passes their probation
• Employee of the Quarter programme and a prestigious annual awards ceremony
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday days

Key Responsibilities

Turning Prospects into Partners – Whether it’s completing RFPs, responding to client requests or attending IHG and Hilton annual meetings, you’ll be representing Atlas Hotels with professionalism and purpose. You’ll play a key role in making sure we stand out for all the right reasons — and secure business that lasts.

Bringing the Numbers to Life – You’ll work closely with the Revenue Team to shape corporate rate strategies that make commercial sense. With your input, we’ll align pricing with opportunity and make sure we’re hitting the sweet spot between value and profitability.

Doing the Research, Reaping the Rewards – We believe great decisions start with great insights. You’ll carry out account research that helps us understand our clients better and tailor our approach, whether that’s pitching for new business or improving how we support existing accounts.

Skills & Experience You'll Need

• Experience in a sales, account management or hospitality environment
• A proactive and reactive approach to the sales process
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Well‑organised with strong task and project management skills
• Motivated, determined and enthusiastic
• Willingness to travel and be away from home as required
• A valid UK Driving Licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK