Director of Sales and Marketing - Manchester

Valor Hospitality Europe; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Valor Hospitality Europe as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the upcoming flagship hotel in Manchester's Etihad Campus. This role requires an exceptional leader to develop innovative sales and marketing strategies, enhancing the guest experience while managing a high-performing pre-opening team. As the hotel prepares to launch in 2026, you will shape the brand and connect with top partners in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts at UK hotels

Discounted stays for friends and family

50% discount on dining

Free meals while on duty

High-street discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Generous refer-a-friend bonuses

Wellness activities and campaigns

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within lifestyle or upscale hotels.
• Commercial flair and insight essential.
• Experience in hotel pre-opening or readiness for challenge.

Responsibilities

• Lead all sales and marketing activity for a 401-key hotel.
• Develop pre-opening strategies in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Drive performance through leadership and team development.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Marketing Strategy

Collaboration

Job description

Director of Sales and Marketing - Manchester

Director of Sales and Marketing - The Medlock at Etihad Campus, Manchester

We're searching for a Director of Sales & Marketing who is ready to make an impact and play a pivotal role in Manchester's most anticipated hotel launch in 2026. As Director of Sales and Marketing to lead all sales and marketing activity in a 401 key hotel opening at the heart of Manchester's Etihad Campus, home to Manchester City Football Club.

This brand-new 401-key hotel is set to be a game-changer in hospitality, seamlessly integrating with one of the most prestigious entertainment and sporting destinations globally.

The next evolution of the Etihad Campus will see it become a thriving sports and entertainment district, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities, a world class 60,000 seater stadium, and vibrant leisure spaces including the Co-op Live arena. It will become a world-class hub for elite sport, music, and entertainment, attracting visitors from around the world.

The new hotel will be at the centre of this dynamic environment, providing an exceptional place for guests, teams, and fans to stay and experience everything the campus has to offer.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Sales and Marketing to work closely with the General Manager, building a pre-opening strategy from the ground up, and playing a key role in how the hotel connects with the wider campus experience and external Food & Beverage partners.

It is essential that there are seamless links with the hotel with the wider Etihad Campus and ensuring a cohesive guest journey that integrates the dynamic sports, entertainment, and hospitality experience.

What's in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to lead sales and marketing for a 401-room flagship property in a world-class location.

• Collaborate closely with Manchester City FC, Radisson Hotel Group, and Valor Hospitality.

• Be part of a high-performing pre-opening team where your work will shape the hotel's future.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a similar role within lifestyle or upscale hotels

• Brings insight, accuracy, and commercial flair to every decision

• Has led or contributed to a hotel pre-opening (or is ready for the challenge)

• Understands how to drive performance through people and systems

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-profile environments where collaboration is key

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll also lead and develop your own sales team - with support from central and brand partners. You'll help shape our launch, embed a performance-driven culture, and ensure The Medlock Hotel hits the ground running.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at 250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities - from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just 5 per month.

Fancy joining our team?

Apply now and take your hospitality career to the next level!

Valor Hospitality promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.