Director of Sales

Talent Hive; Bury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to enhance their corporate business focus across the UK. This pivotal role involves driving sales strategies and client interactions, ensuring the establishment of robust corporate relationships, and maximising growth opportunities within a dynamic hotel environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Discounted hotel benefits

Career development and progression

Healthcare and Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success in a proactive sales role within the hospitality sector.
• Solid track record in securing new business in MICE & corporate sectors.
• Experience in developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive and sell all market segments including leisure and corporate.
• Represent the hotel during client show-rounds and trade exhibitions.
• Identify opportunities for new corporate business through research and networking.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Networking

Negotiation

Market Research

Job description

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The Company

• A leading hotel brand consisting of 3* and 4* hotels, across the UK
• National hotel chain operating full service hotels
• A quality operation with first class facilities
• Progression and forward thinking with a passion for staying ahead of the competition

The Package

• Up to £45,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme
• Discounted hotel benefits
• Career development and progression
• Access to a platform offering multiple perks and discounts
• Healthcare and Wellbeing benefits

The Job Role

• The experienced Director of Sales will drive and sell all market segments for the hotel including leisure & corporate, with a focus on corporate business
• This role will be reporting into the hotel General Manager
• Identify opportunities for new local corporate business through research, cold calling and networking events etc
• The Director of Sales will be the face of the business during client show-rounds, FAM trips as well as representing the hotel & company at trade shows & exhibitions

The Requirements

• The Director of Sales will have previous experience and proven success in a proactive sales role
• Solid track record of securing new business within the MICE & corporate sectors
• Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing the sales strategy
• Be able to use initiative and have the ability in negotiating rates to secure new business at all times

The Location

• Greater Manchester

TH Contact Details
Consultant: Paige Jarratt
Telephone: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Web: www.talenthive.co.uk

We at Talent Hive are specialist recruiters within the Hospitality & Catering sector, if you would like a confidential chat about your career, please reach out to us on 0121 448 2260.