Director of Sales

DoubleTree by Hilton; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality group in Wokingham is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead sales strategy and performance for their hotel. You will be responsible for driving corporate room sales, managing group bookings, and orchestrating impactful events. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the MICE sector, an extensive network, and a proven track record of growth in sales. This role offers an exciting opportunity to elevate the success of the hotel's sales operations.

Qualifications

• Proven background in the MICE sector with an extensive network.
• Strong history of developing, converting, and retaining business.
• Knowledge of the UK market is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to drive sales performance.
• Create impactful sales activity plans.
• Ensure achievement of commercial targets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales expertise in MICE sector

Networking

Commercial focus

Job description

Director of Sales DoubleTree by Hilton St. Annes Manor

An incredible opportunity on the outskirts of Bracknell for an exceptionally skilled and ambitious Director of Sales.

What Will I Be Doing?

The Director of Sales will assume overall responsibility for Corporate Rooms, Group, and Meeting & Events. You will develop and implement strategic plans to drive performance, create impactful sales activity plans, and ensure achievement of commercial targets.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with Michels & Taylor, we are seeking an experienced sales leader to position the hotel and head up the sales strategy at St Annes Manor.

Ideal Candidate

Our perfect Director of Sales will be :

• A strong leader with a proven background in the MICE sector and an extensive network of industry contacts
• Naturally confident, highly driven, and commercially focused
• Experienced in developing, converting, and retaining business, with a strong track record of growth

Knowledgeable about the UK market, particula...