Hotel Sales Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a passionate Hotel Sales Manager to drive revenue and build strong client relationships. The successful candidate will use their sales acumen in a dynamic environment, collaborating with marketing and operations teams to promote outstanding guest experiences. Join us to be part of an inclusive team revolutionizing hospitality!

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Flexible working opportunities

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities with other departments.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by selling hotel services and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Identify potential clients and negotiate contracts.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Access to industry leading sales referral schemes
• Flexible working opportunities
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Free staff parking
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions

A day in the life of…

As our Hotel Sales Manager, you'll be the face of our hotel to potential clients. You'll use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to generate revenue by selling our services and ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, and creating sales strategies in collaboration with our marketing and operations teams. It's important that you maintain positive relationships with existing clients, track industry trends, and provide regular reports to senior management. We're looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, and passionate about hospitality. If you're a natural at building connections and thrive in a dynamic sales environment, we want to hear from you!

What do we need from you?

• Sales Experience: For this role, it's essential that you have at least 3 years proven experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. You should be familiar with the sales process, including identifying leads, creating proposals, and closing deals. ideally, you should also be comfortable negotiating contracts and able to explain complex concepts in a simple and persuasive manner.
  
  
• Communication Skills: As the face of our hotel you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and able to articulate the hotel's value proposition clearly and confidently to potential clients. we're looking for someone who can build rapport with clients and develop positive relationships with them.
  
  
• Teamwork: As a key member of our hotel, you should be able to work collaboratively with other teams, including marketing, operations, and finance. They should be able to share information and work towards common goals to ensure the hotel's success.
  
  
• Organisation and Attention to Detail: It goes without saying, but in such a fast paced role, you'll need to be organised and detail-oriented. You should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.