Hotel Sales & Marketing Manager

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Hotel Sales & Market Manager to drive commercial success. In this dynamic role, you will lead the charge in identifying new business opportunities while nurturing valuable client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess prior sales and marketing experience, preferably within hospitality, coupled with excellent communication skills to effectively articulate the hotel's value. Join our inclusive team and help shape the future of hospitality.

Benefits

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Hotel discounts and up to 50% off food & beverage

Access to financial wellbeing programs

Uncapped incentives for contributions

Qualifications

• Prior sales & marketing experience, especially in hospitality.
• Familiarity with the sales process including lead identification.
• Ability to articulate the hotel's value proposition.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships.
• Craft sales strategies that align with brand and guest experience.
• Work closely with operations and GM to maximize client value.

Skills

Sales and Marketing Experience

Excellent 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

A day in the life of…

As our Hotel Sales & Market 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 operations and GM 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.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a confident, proactive sales & marketing 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.

What do we need from you?

• Sales & Marketing Experience: For this role, it's essential that you have prior sales & marketing 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.