Director Of Sales

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Director of Sales for a prestigious hotel in Shepperton. The successful candidate will lead commercial sales across various segments, develop strategic sales plans, and build relationships with key partners. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus an attractive bonus scheme. Excellent career progression and various perks including travel discounts and an onsite gym are available.

Benefits

Attractive Sales Incentive Bonus

Flexible hours

Travel discounts

Pension scheme

Onsite gym and leisure facilities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy across all revenue-generating market segments.
• Mentor and motivate the sales team and management.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive business development.

Skills

Sales leadership experience

Multi-segment sales management

Relationship-building skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

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