Director of Sales

DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Coventry is seeking a Director of Sales to drive business growth through market analysis and strategy development. This role involves negotiating with corporate clients and managing a sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate, positive, and has strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are included.

Benefits

£250, up to £1000 cash incentives for referrals

Long service recognition

Meals provided during shifts

Discounted/free use of leisure facilities

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Experience in managing and developing a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market trends to recommend strategies.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Develop customer accounts to drive business.

Skills

Passionate and willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Excellent standards

Good organisational/time management skills

Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Ref: AM14723

Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Coventry

Location: Doubletree by Hilton Coventry, Coventry

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 29/08/2025

Closing date: 31/10/2025

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales

The Role

What will I be doing?

• As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace
• Integral part of the growth and development of future and repeat business
• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

Benefits

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or free stays as one of our rewards & recognition incentives
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel
• Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working and able to develop their team
• Excellent standards
• Lead from the front Good organisational / time management skills
• Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

Located in the heart of England, just off the M6, you’ll find our DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry hotel. Newly refurbished and welcoming, this modern hotel is a top choice for business travellers, convention attendees and families. Savor our signature, warm chocolate chip cookie and enjoy the various amenities designed for a comfortable stay.

Unwind in a spacious guest room with complimentary WiFi access, an LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities and 24-hour room service. Upgrade to a deluxe room to enjoy extra perks including fluffy bathrobes, slippers, Nespresso coffee machine and a one-hour extended check out. Opt for a suite with more space, premium bathroom amenities, late check-out and mineral waters awaiting your arrival. Ask our friendly team about the accessible and connecting rooms.

Relax at our LivingWell Spa with a personalized beauty treatment, aqua class, steam or leisurely lap swim. Business meetings for all sizes are easy to plan and manage with our refreshed conference space for up to 600 guests and available on-site parking. Stop by The Larder Bar for your morning Starbucks coffee, a business lunch or a late night drink. Sit a while at our on-site restaurant, The Larder, serving British cuisine with a contemporary twist. Experience post-war charm enhanced with retro-styling of a country house pantry.