Director of Sales

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to oversee sales strategies and drive revenue for a new hotel property in Cambridgeshire. The role demands a strong background in hospitality sales and a proven ability to surpass revenue targets. With a competitive salary of up to £90,000 plus bonuses and clear career progression opportunities, this position offers a chance to shape the success of a new venture. If you're ready to take ownership and drive performance, contact us for more details.

Benefits

Salary of up to £90,000

Performance-related bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Opportunity to shape a new property

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality sales with significant achievement of revenue targets.
• Established market knowledge and understanding of business travel.
• Active network within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the sales strategy across the portfolio.
• Driving revenue growth through account management and new business development.
• Building relationships with C-suite decision makers.

Skills

Strong hospitality sales background

New business development

Strong network of industry contacts

Ability to exceed revenue targets

Understanding of serviced apartment sector

Job description

Director of Sales - Cambridge Hotel, up to 90,000

My client is launching a stunning new property and they're looking for an ambitious Commercial Sales Manager to take the reins on driving revenue from day one, this is your chance to shape the commercial success of an exciting hospitality venture.

With career growth opportunities that match your ambition and a Salary of up to 90,000 plus bonuses, this Commercial Sales Manager position offers the platform to make a real impact whilst being rewarded for your results.

Responsibilities

As Commercial Sales Manager, you'll own the sales strategy across the portfolio, personally driving revenue growth through a dynamic mix of account management and new business development. You'll split your time strategically dedicating 25% to maximising yield from existing corporate clients whilst spending 75% on the exciting challenge of winning significant new business across corporate, groups, meetings and events, and extended stay segments.

Working alongside the Key Accounts Team and wider Commercial Team, you'll have the autonomy to build relationships with C-suite decision makers, pursue high-value opportunities across TMCs, SABAs, and consortia, and personally host FAM trips and showcases that convert prospects into long-term partners.

Qualifications

This Commercial Sales Manager role would suit someone with a strong hospitality sales background who thrives on the energy of new business development and has a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets. You'll bring established market knowledge, an active network of industry contacts, and comprehensive understanding of the business travel and serviced apartment sector, along with the commercial acumen to turn strategy into results.

Benefits

• Salary of up to 90,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses that reward your commercial success
• The opportunity to shape a brand-new property from launch
• Clear career progression within a growing hospitality business

My client operates with values that empower their team and gives them the courage to question convention, evolve continuously, and be authentically human at work. They're building something special with this new property and they're looking for a Commercial Sales Manager who shares their ambition and energy.

If you're ready to take ownership of commercial performance in an environment that backs talent with genuine growth opportunities, get in touch with Jonathan at Select Recruitment today to find out more about this Commercial Sales Manager opportunity.