MICE Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to join a passionate team at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel. In this pivotal role, you will develop strategic commercial plans and collaborate closely with senior management to drive business growth. With a focus on market intelligence and team development, you'll ensure the hotel remains competitive while enjoying a supportive work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Hotel discounts

Wagestream access

Employee assistance programme

Minimum of 28 days holiday

Bonus opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Supervisor or Manager in hospitality.
• Ability to discuss business performance at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Develop a commercial plan aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Revenue team.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Market Intelligence

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts worldwide. We collaborate with major brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriott, and IHG, as well as small independent hotels.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge family, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Hotel discounts across the portfolio – staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa services
• Wagestream – stream up to 40% of your earned pay and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Minimum of 28 days holiday
• Bonus opportunities
• Boomerang – Aimbridge Internals Sales Lead Program, where the lead sender can earn a 5% uncapped commission on actualized revenue
• Aimbridge training, personal and career development opportunities

A day in the life of…

As a Sales Manager, you will develop a commercial plan aligned with the business objectives, outlining actions and strategies to support the hotel's positioning. You will collaborate with the hotel General Manager, Sales Effectiveness Director, and Revenue team to continuously align strategies and tactics to retain and grow the business. Utilizing market intelligence, you will create strategic plans to ensure the hotel remains competitive in the marketplace.

Based at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, you will be part of a small but passionate team that values work-life balance and strives for excellence.

What do we need from you?

To succeed in this role, you should have experience as a Sales Supervisor or Manager, preferably within the hospitality industry. Previous experience in Account Management is desirable but not essential. You should be comfortable discussing business performance and making informed decisions at a senior level. This is a highly collaborative role requiring close work with the senior management team and the ability to upskill team members to maximize revenue opportunities.