Head of Sales - Lifestyle hotel

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant lifestyle hotel in London is seeking a Head of Sales to lead their commercial strategy. The role requires a dynamic leader with over 5 years of hotel sales experience and a proven track record in team leadership. You will develop sales strategies, manage relationships, and drive performance within the team, contributing to the success of this exciting hospitality opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hotel sales required.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of lifestyle hotel markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual sales strategy.
• Set team targets and monitor KPIs.
• Build and manage relationships with clients.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Team leadership

Strong communication

CRM tools proficiency

Commercial focus

Tools

Delphi

Opera

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Head of Sales – Lifestyle Hotel, London

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus

Location: London

We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy for a vibrant lifestyle hotel in London.This role is ideal for someone who understands how to blend creativity with commercial focus, driving revenue while positioning the property as a destination for both leisure and corporate guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual sales strategy and budget
• Set team targets, monitor KPIs, and drive performance
• Build and manage strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, and event planners
• Lead, inspire, and develop the sales team to achieve results
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities across corporate, MICE, leisure, and group segments
• Analyse sales performance and market trends to inform pricing and promotional strategies
• Collaborate with marketing, revenue, and operations teams to create a seamless guest journey and impactful brand presence

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in hotel sales with 5+ years in the industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of lifestyle and boutique hotel markets, particularly in London
• Commercially focused with a creative approach to sales and brand positioning
• Excellent communicator and negotiator with strong relationship-building skills
• Experienced with CRM tools (Delphi, Opera, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office
• Motivational leader with the ability to build and develop a collaborative, high-performing team

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Opportunity to shape the sales direction of a well-positioned lifestyle hotel
• Career growth within an exciting and progressive hospitality group
• A chance to work in a dynamic, design-led, guest-focused environment

If you’re a strategic, commercially minded sales leader with a passion for lifestyle hospitality, apply today or send your CV to [e-mail].