Director of Sales

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

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Director of Sales for a prestigious hotel in Shepperton, offering a salary up to £60,000 plus bonuses. The role involves leading sales activities across various market segments, developing sales strategies, and nurturing client relationships. Candidates should have significant sales leadership experience in hospitality and strong management skills. Opportunity for career progression with attractive perks including travel discounts and onsite gym.

Benefits

Attractive Sales Incentive Bonus

Lunch provided

Travel discounts

Pension scheme

Onsite gym and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive proactive development.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

Relationship-building skills

Strategic thinking

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.

What s 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 hotel s 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 we re 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.