Director of Sales

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

Job summary

A leading UK hotel brand is looking for an experienced Director of Sales based in Leeds. This role focuses on driving corporate business and requires a proven track record in sales within the MICE sector. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Discounted hotel benefits

Career development

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Access to perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven success in a sales role, preferably in hospitality.
• Track record in acquiring new corporate clients.
• Experience in developing and implementing a sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales across leisure and corporate segments.
• Identify new opportunities through research and networking.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows and exhibitions.

Skills

Proactive sales

Negotiation

Business Development

Networking

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

• Leeds

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.