Assistant Director of Sales

Lore Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London hotel group is looking for an ambitious Assistant Director of Sales to oversee proactive sales and account management across two iconic properties. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hotel sales experience, particularly in London, and demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary plus incentives, along with several employee benefits including discounted stays at hotel properties, dining perks, and training programs.

Benefits

Guest experience including dinner and drinks

6 complimentary nights a year at any hotel

50% Employee discount and additional discounts

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Free meals on duty

Quarterly employee award ceremonies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hotel sales, ideally in London.
• Expertise in corporate transient segment is essential.
• People management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate transient sales and account management.
• Work with the Director of Sales on revenue opportunities.
• Lead a team committed to delivering excellence.

Skills

Proactive sales

Account management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Tools

Delphi

Opera

Juyo

Job description

A lifestyle Hotel based on London’s eccentric South Bank. With 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism – and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

We’re looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven, and commercially minded Assistant Director of Sales to join our growing team, overseeing proactive sales across Sea Containers London and One Hundred Shoreditch. Whether you're a seasoned Senior Sales Manager ready to take the next step, or an established ADOS looking for a broader scope or regional progression, this is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career within two of London’s most iconic lifestyle properties.

About the Role

In this dual-property role, you’ll be a key driver of corporate transient sales and account management, while supporting the overall strategic direction of the sales function. You’ll work closely with the Director of Sales to maximise revenue opportunities, develop key market segments, and lead a team committed to delivering excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hotel sales, ideally in London
• Proven proactive sales and account management background
• Expertise in the corporate transient segment is essential
• Experience managing TMCs and consortia programmes is a plus
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• A background in lifestyle or luxury lifestyle hotels is desirable
• Solid understanding of the London hotel market and competitive landscape
• Analytical mindset with advanced reporting skills
• Experience with Delphi, Opera, or Juyo is beneficial
• Team leadership / people management experience strongly preferred

The Ideal Candidate

We’re after someone who’s equal parts strategic thinker and natural connector. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and bring a people-first approach to both client relationships and team leadership. If you're passionate about hospitality, confident with data, and skilled at motivating a team, this could be your next big move.

Salary

Competitive + incentive, plus benefits

Benefits & Perks

• Guest experience including dinner and drinks
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Discounts in our spa and cinema
• Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
• Life Assurance
• Length of service incentives (additional holiday)
• Bespoke training programmes
• Free meals on duty
• Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan
• Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties
• Employee assistance programme

LocationLondon