Cluster Sales Manager

Malmaison Hotel Du Vin Holdings Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group is seeking a Cluster Sales Manager in Edinburgh. You will drive the sales strategy for our two fabulous hotels, leading a proactive sales team focused on corporate and group bookings. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills, along with a proven hotel sales background and familiarity with the Edinburgh market. Generous salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and extensive benefits provided.

Benefits

Heavily discounted staff room rates

Discounted friends and family room rate

35% off dining

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven background in hotel sales environment.
• Experience in managing a sales team.
• Ability to produce and maintain sales and marketing plans.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales strategy for two hotels in Edinburgh.
• Lead a proactive sales team focusing on corporate and group rooms.
• Collaborate with General Managers to develop sales plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Edinburgh market

Job description

Job title: Cluster Sales Manager, Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £45,000 per year plus Bonus, Generous Company Benefits, Training & Development
Contract type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh Leith and Edinburgh City

Two of the most exciting Hotels in Edinburgh are looking for an experienced Cluster Sales Manager to drive the sales strategy in the city.

Malmaison Edinburgh City, our luxury boutique hotel in the centre of Edinburgh, has 72 stunning bedrooms and suites, Chez Mal Brasserie and Bar, and a comfortable private dining room.

Malmaison Edinburgh, the original Malmaison, is set in the historic Leith waterfront and still close to the city centre by tram or bus. We offer flexible meeting and event space, 100 bedrooms including suites, and our Chez Mal Brasserie and Bar.

Individually these Hotels are a mouth‑watering opportunity for a driven, target‑focused Sales Manager but together they bring amazing opportunities to sell two fabulous hotels to the Edinburgh market and beyond.

You will be leading a small proactive sales team with a focus on corporate and group rooms, meetings and events.

Alongside the General Managers you will produce and maintain the Sales and Marketing plans for both hotels.

You will need to be analytical, with strong negotiation, organisational and communication skills. You will have a proven background within a hotel sales environment and ideally know the Edinburgh market.

You will be a pro‑active individual who is looking for a new challenge and someone understands that this job isn’t working in an office 9-5.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans – dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities such as Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more.
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earned. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save directly from your salary.
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Post‑Probation Benefits

• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s.
• Critical Illness cover.
• Life Assurance.

Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on projects year round.
• We have moved to a chemical‑free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme‑based eco‑friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.