Director of Sales & Marketing - Luxury Venue

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury hotel and resort in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Director of Sales to lead the sales strategy across corporate, events, golf, leisure, and F&B. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in luxury hospitality, outstanding leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This role comes with a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus bonuses and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus structure

Opportunity to lead for a market-leading luxury resort

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Director of Sales in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Strong understanding of the luxury hospitality market.
• Ability to make strategic revenue-maximizing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the overall sales strategy.
• Identify and grow new business opportunities.
• Lead on pricing, segmentation, and distribution strategies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Title: Director of Sales – Luxury Hotel & Resort
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus
Location: Buckinghamshire

We are currently recruiting a Director of Sales to join a prestigious luxury hotel and resort.This is a rare opportunity to lead sales across all key segments — including corporate, events, golf, leisure, and F&B.The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, highly motivated, and able to position the resort within the competitive luxury hospitality market.

About the position

• Develop and deliver the overall sales strategy to drive revenue across rooms, events, golf, leisure, and F&B.
• Identify and grow new business opportunities, whilst nurturing existing client relationships.
• Act as the market segment specialist across corporate, leisure, weddings, events, and memberships.
• Oversee the proactive sales and events teams, ensuring revenue targets are achieved across all segments.
• Lead on pricing, segmentation, and distribution strategies in collaboration with revenue management.
• Host key clients, FAM trips, and site inspections, showcasing the resort’s luxury offering.
• Deliver clear reporting on performance, including forecasting, ROI analysis, and market trends.
• Work closely with the Executive team to ensure all activity supports profitability and long-term growth.

The successful candidate

• Proven experience as a Director of Sales (or equivalent senior role) within luxury hotels, resorts, or venues.
• A strong understanding of the luxury hospitality market, with experience across multiple segments.
• Commercially focused with the ability to make strategic and tactical decisions to maximise revenue.
• A dynamic leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and mentor teams.
• Track record of building strong relationships with high-value clients, agencies, and partners.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, events, and golf or leisure offerings is highly desirable.

Company benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Opportunity to lead sales for a market-leading luxury resort

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to [e-mail]