Hotel Sales Manager

Aimbridge; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management firm in Scotland is looking for a Hotel Sales Manager to enhance client relationships and drive sales. This role demands prior sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. You will identify potential clients, negotiate contracts, and create sales strategies to ensure customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about hospitality and enjoy a dynamic sales environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Access to Stream for financial wellbeing

24/7 employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Collaborative work ethic with marketing, operations, and finance.
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by selling hotel services and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Identify potential clients and negotiate contracts.
• Create sales strategies in collaboration with marketing and operations.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and track industry trends.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organisation and Attention to Detail

Job description

Who are we?

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
• Access to Stream - 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
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions

• Flexible working opportunities
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parking

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 prior sales 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.