Hotel Sales Manager

Aimbridge; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a proactive Hotel Sales Manager to drive commercial success by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in hospitality, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role offers opportunities for significant career growth and development within a community that values individual contributions.

Benefits

Generous hotel discounts

Flexible pay access

24/7 wellbeing support

Uncapped incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, ideally in the hospitality sector.
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence effectively.
• Genuine desire to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Craft sales strategies aligning with brand and guest experience.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to maximize opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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.