Sales Executive

Dalata Hotel Group Plc; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Kemp Town Estate is seeking a Sales Executive to drive new business for the hotel and manage existing accounts. Candidates should have at least 1 year of sales experience in the hospitality sector and excellent communication skills. This role includes a focus on corporate functions and requires travel. Join a team committed to internal development and inclusivity within the workplace.

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee rate on rooms

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension access

Development opportunities

Fun team building activities

Regular charity events

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector.
• Reactive sales experience is a must; proactive experience desirable.
• Access to a car and a full Driver's Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Source and win new corporate functions and special events business for the Hotel.
• Maintain existing accounts and generate new business as per targets.
• Actively sell the hotel's image and services verbally and in print.
• Prepare annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans.
• Maintain up-to-date client databases and CRM system.
• Participate in all sales activities, including telesales and promotions.
• Identify key competitors and monitor their performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Fluency in English

CRM system management

Competitor analysis

Job description

Sales Executive

Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you along the way. We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, Fun Team Building Activities and regular charity events

Your Job

• Source and win new corporate functions and special events business for the Hotel.
• Maintain existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed upon.
• Actively sell the image and services of the hotel both in print and verbally.
• Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans.
• Maintain up-to-date client databases and the CRM system.
• To participate fully in all sales activities, including sales researching, telesales, sales calls to the local & regional market, corporate client entertaining, social events, promotions and FAM entertaining.
• Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis, monitoring their performance, rates and sales activity.

Qualifications

• To have at least 1 year\'s experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector.
• Reactive sales experience is a must with proactive sales experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• The role will involve travel; candidates must have access to a car for work and hold a full Driver\'s Licence.

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our 55 hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we\'ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Ours is a culture of integrity, fairness, and inclusion where you can flourish and have the opportunity to develop your talents, be recognised and rewarded and pursue a fulfilling career. We strive for success, are enthusiastic about what we do, and take responsibility for doing things right. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone\'s needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.