Director of Sales

Step Ahead Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Shepperton is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead commercial sales activities and drive revenue growth. This senior role requires excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in the hospitality sector. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus an attractive bonus scheme, as well as opportunities for career progression and various perks including travel discounts and onsite gym facilities.

Benefits

Attractive Sales Incentive Bonus

Travel discounts and expenses covered

Pension scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Onsite gym and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Proven senior sales leadership experience within the hospitality sector.
• Strong track record of managing a multi-segment sales portfolio.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing to manage sales channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Sales management

Job description

Overview

Director of Sales Hotel - Shepperton - Up to £60,000 basic + attractive bonus scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Sales to join a prestigious hotel in Shepperton. In this senior role, you will lead all commercial sales activities across key market segments including corporate transient, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events), groups, and leisure. This is a highly proactive, client-facing position responsible for driving top-line revenue, developing strategic sales plans, and building long-term relationships with key partners and clients. As Director of Sales, you will lead a motivated team, including the Groups, Meetings and Events team, and the Proactive Sales Manager, ensuring consistent performance and growth across all revenue streams.

Whats in it for you

• Up to £60,000 basic salary + Attractive Sales Incentive Bonus
• Monday to Friday, 9am 5.30pm (flexibility and autonomy with hours)
• Evening and weekend work for events and client entertainment, with time off in lieu
• Lunch provided
• Travel discounts and all travel expenses covered
• Pension scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the hotel and wider group
• Onsite gym and leisure facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy across all revenue-generating market segments
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the Groups, Meetings and Events team, and the Proactive Sales Manager
• Identify new business opportunities and drive proactive business development
• Work closely with the marketing team to update and manage sales channels, driving web traffic and customer engagement
• Promote the hotels facilities including events, outdoor spaces, weddings, celebrations, and corporate functions
• Act as the face of the hotel's sales operation, building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, partners, and event planners
• Collaborate with the General Manager and management company to report on performance, forecast revenue, and deliver strategic initiatives

What were looking for

• Proven senior sales leadership experience within the hospitality sector
• A strong track record of managing a multi-segment sales portfolio
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing sales team
• A results-driven, strategic thinker with exceptional relationship-building skills

If you are an experienced Director of Sales or a Senior Sales Leader looking to take the next step in your career within a thriving hospitality environment, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.