Cluster Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic hotel team in Chester as a Sales Manager, where you will collaborate with General Managers to develop and implement effective sales strategies. This role offers the opportunity to engage with the local tourism industry while managing social media to enhance brand awareness. With a focus on driving profits and volume, you will work closely with marketing teams and have opportunities for personal development and internal promotions. Enjoy competitive pay, employee perks, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive pay including service charge and tips

Access to retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

25% discount on food & beverage

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals when on duty

Opportunities for learning and development

Milestone rewards for anniversaries

Qualifications

• Sales-focused individual with strong communication skills and industry contacts.
• Proficient in IT and capable of analyzing sales reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GMs and RGMs to implement a cohesive sales strategy.
• Manage hotel’s social media accounts to boost engagement.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Communication Skills

Industry Contacts

Commercial Thinking

IT Proficiency

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Collaborate closely with General Managers (GMs) and Regional General Managers (RGMs) to create and implement a cohesive sales strategy for the hotels.
2. Coordinate with the central Revenue and Marketing departments to align hotel sales activities with ongoing campaigns and strategies.
3. Ensure robust sales planning for the corporate market and key holiday periods, including listings, internal sales activities, and outreach actions.
4. Manage and oversee the hotel’s social media accounts, using appropriate messaging to boost awareness and engagement.
5. Implement weekly sales activities targeted to meet hotel sales targets.

Our Dream Candidate

• A naturally sales-focused individual confident in communication across various audiences.
• Possesses extensive industry contacts, especially within Manchester tourism, with additional knowledge of the Chester region considered a plus.
• Can think commercially about sales, ensuring activities drive profit as well as volume.
• Willing to collaborate with the marketing and revenue teams to optimize results.
• Willing to travel regularly, including overnight stays as required.
• Proficient with IT, capable of producing and analyzing sales reports and data.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay, including service charge and tips.
• Access to retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox.
• 25% discount on food & beverage in our hotels, plus staff rates of £25 B&B per person, with special rates for friends and family.
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Free meals when on duty.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and internal promotion, including to General Manager roles.
• Milestone rewards such as champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner, with larger rewards for significant anniversaries, including extra days off and special gifts.