Director of Sales

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre; West of England; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training programmes

Global hotel discount scheme

Complimentary hotel gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Staff recognition programme

Life assurance

Meal on duty

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre is seeking a Director of Sales to lead the Sales and Events department. You will develop and execute annual sales plans, drive revenue from corporate and events, and design compelling packages that blend meetings, dining, and local Bristol experiences.

The role requires a proven track record in senior sales leadership within a city-centre hotel, exceptional selling and negotiation skills, and the ability to build a high-performing team.

Formación

• Senior sales experience in a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Strong selling, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver annual Sales Plans with GM and Revenue team.
• Drive sales-led revenue across corporate, meetings and events, groups and leisure.
• Target corporate and business travel, conferences, weddings and social events.
• Design and sell packages combining meeting space, F&B and local experiences.
• Build partnerships with Bristol businesses and local community to create demand.
• Manage Sales & Events budget, forecasting and sales reports.

Conocimientos

Senior sales leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Sales strategy development

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to DeltaHotels by Marriott, Bristol City Centre – Where Hospitality Meets Opportunity

Following a stunning renovation, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Bristol City Centre offers a dynamic, modern hospitality experience right in the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. With over 300 beautifully appointed bedrooms, we provide ample space for guests seeking comfort and style, whether for business, leisure, or a bit of both.

But the real heart of our hotel is our people. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring workplace. Our team is made up of individuals who care deeply about what they do – offering genuine hospitality and a warm, thoughtful service to every guest.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as our Director of Sales, leading our hotel’s Sales and Events department. We’re looking for a commercial leader who thrives on securing new business and building a team that does the same. You’ll join our leadership team and play a key role in the continued success of the hotel.

The Role:

• Developingand delivering annual Sales Plans with the General Manager and Revenue team,aligned to budget and commercial strategy
• Drivingsales-led revenue across corporate, meetings and events, group, social andleisure
• Targetingcorporate and business travel, conferences, training and incentive events,weddings and social celebrations, the leisure trade, film, TV and sport, with astrong focus on proactive solicitation
• Designingand selling packages that combine our meeting space, food and beverage andlocal Bristol experiences
• Buildingpartnerships with Bristol’s businesses, cultural and creative scene and localcommunity to create new sources of demand
• Managingthe Sales and Events budget, supporting accurate forecasting and producingsales reports

What kind of Leader are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who knows how to secure business and knows how to lead the team whomakes it happen.

• Previous experiencein a senior sales role within a city-centre hotel
• Excellent selling, negotiationand influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience indeveloping sales strategies, setting revenue goals and interpreting market data
• Experience leading anddeveloping a high-performing sales and events team
• A genuine passion forhospitality and creating memorable client experiences

Why Join Us?

At Delta Hotels byMarriott Bristol City Centre, you will have the opportunity to make a realimpact while developing your career with one of the world’s leading hospitalitybrands.

You’ll have thevisibility and influence to shape our commercial direction, grow our meetingsand events business and build a sales team that is proud of the hotel. You’llsit at the heart of the leadership team, work in a hotel that has recentlyundergone significant investment and help shape the experience of both ourclients and our associates every day.

Benefits Include:

• Training programmesand opportunities for career growth within an international brand
• Global Hotel discountscheme across all Marriott brands
• Complimentary Hotelgym membership
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Staff recognitionprogramme
• Life assurance
• Meal on Duty
• Free Parking
• Discounts and muchmore…

Join us and be partof a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth.