Director of Sales

Klarent Hospitality Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food and accommodation

Learning and progression

Friends and family rates

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Staff meals on duty

Uniform provided

Annual events

Refer a Friend bonus

Leisure club access

Long service awards

Recognition awards

Job summary

Klarent Hospitality is seeking a Director of Sales to lead our UK sales operation from our Southampton-based team. You will develop and drive sales strategies, build a high-performing team and coach leaders to exceed ambitious targets across our properties.

You will identify market trends, manage key client relationships and present forecasts to senior management, ensuring revenue growth and strong market presence across the group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• High level of understanding of sales performance metrics and forecasting.
• Strategic thinker who is results driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies with ambition targets, and lead the sales team to achieve these.
• Identify market trends and competitor activities.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the sales team, and foster a high-performance culture through coaching, training and motivation.
• Prepare and present detailed forecasts and reports for senior management.

Skills

Sales leadership

People management

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Performance metrics

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Sales to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to excite the world of hospitality, this is the job for you!

The Person:

• Proven experience in a sales leadership role
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills
• A high level of understanding of sales performance metrics and forecasting
• Strategic thinker who is results driven

The Role:

• Develop and implement sales strategies with ambition targets, and lead the sales team to achieve these
• Identify market trends and competitor activities
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Lead and manage the sales team, and foster a high-performance culture through coaching, training and motivation
• Prepare and present detailed forecasts and reports for senior management

The Benefits:

• Amazing discounts on food, drink and accommodation throughout the group
• Huge opportunities for Learning, Development and Progression
• Excellent rates for friends and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free use of the Leisure Club where applicable
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Annual Social Events
• Free Parking where applicable
• Staff Meals on duty
• Uniform provided

This Hotel is proudly managed by Klarent Hospitality.

We pride ourselves on Inspiring Leadership, Respect for our People, Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and Encouraging Friendly Work Environments.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

To find out more, visit https://www.klarenthospitality.com.