Assistant Director of Sales

Sea Containers London; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle hotel on London’s South Bank is seeking an ambitious Assistant Director of Sales. The role involves overseeing sales initiatives for Sea Containers London and One Hundred Shoreditch, requiring a blend of strategic thinking and strong relationship management skills. Applicants should have a substantial background in hotel sales and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing a motivated team.

Benefits

6 complimentary nights per year at Lore Group hotels

Employee discounts at partner hotels

Discounts in Lore Group restaurants and bars

Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan

2 days paid volunteering leave per year

Life Assurance

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in hotel sales, ideally in London.
• Proven account management background with a solid understanding of the hotel market.
• Experience in corporate transient sales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate transient sales and account management across two properties.
• Work closely with the Director of Sales to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Lead a team focused on delivering excellence.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Sales Management

Account Management

Analytical Skills

Tools

Delphi

Opera

Juyo

Job description

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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.

At Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

Guest experience including dinner and drinks

6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates

Lore Group Friend and 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