Hotel Sales Manager

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Hotel Sales Manager to spearhead sales strategies and build meaningful client connections. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your sales experience to identify new business opportunities and collaborate closely with marketing and operations. Ideal candidates will have proven sales success, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join the team and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Generous hotel discounts

Flexible pay access

24/7 wellbeing support

Uncapped incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Natural ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence.
• Confident and proactive sales professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead in identifying new business opportunities.
• Nurture client relationships and craft sales strategies.
• Work closely with marketing and operations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: Holiday Inn Southend

Who We Are

At Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, we’re passionate about connecting great people with great experiences in some of the world’s most exciting destinations. As part of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, we work with iconic names like Hilton, IHG, Accor, and Marriott. Our culture is built on diversity, collaboration, and a “people first” approach that makes working with us truly unique.

Why Join Us?

Joining Aimbridge means more than just stepping into a role—it’s stepping into a community that values your contribution and invests in your future. From day one, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and reward your success. These include generous hotel discounts, flexible pay access, 24/7 wellbeing support, and uncapped incentives that recognise your impact.

Your Role

As our Hotel Sales Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our commercial success. You’ll lead the charge in identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and crafting sales strategies that align with our brand and guest experience. You’ll work closely with marketing and operations to ensure every client feels valued and every opportunity is maximised.

This is a dynamic, people-focused role where your energy, creativity, and commercial acumen will shine. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building meaningful connections, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.

Career Growth at Aimbridge

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers. At Aimbridge, your development is a priority. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in hospitality sales or broaden your leadership capabilities, we provide the tools, training, and mentorship to help you grow.

You’ll have access to industry-leading learning programmes and leadership development pathways tailored to your ambitions. Many of our leaders started in roles just like this one, and we’re proud to promote from within. With a global network of hotels and brands, your next opportunity could be just around the corner—whether that’s a step up, a step across, or a step into something entirely new.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, proactive sales professional with a passion for hospitality and a talent for building relationships. You’ll bring proven experience in sales—ideally within the hospitality sector—and a natural ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence. You’ll be organised, collaborative, and driven by results, with a genuine desire to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ready to Make an Impact?

At Aimbridge, we celebrate individuality and offer A Place to Grow for everyone. If you’re ready to shape the future of hospitality and take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that’s redefining guest experiences across the globe.