Sales Executive - Bath, Somerset

Hotel Indigo Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Bath is seeking a Sales Executive to assist in sourcing new leads and business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and customer service, with experience in implementing successful sales plans. You'll work closely with the Head of Sales and contribute to building relationships in the luxury leisure market. This role offers unique opportunities to impact the hotel's growth and enhance guest experiences.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

50% off your bill in Restaurants or Bars

Fully funded Apprenticeship programme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Flexible shift patterns

Monthly colleague recognition

Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal communications hub

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality sector but not essential.
• Natural passion and enthusiasm for sales and relationship building.
• Good professional telephone manner is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Sales in sourcing new leads and business opportunities.
• Implement sales plans to drive measurable incremental occupancy and increase sales.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and contacts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a Sales Executive to join our team and assist the Head of Sales in sourcing new leads and business opportunities. This role will be focused on all market segments and geographical areas to include the international luxury leisure market, national and local corporate companies and various industry sectors through focused research utilising local knowledge and contacts, the internet and social media platforms.

The Sales Executive will have experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality sector, but not essential. The candidate must exude great customer service skills, with a natural passion and enthusiasm for sales and relationship building. The Sales Executive will be highly driven, tenacious and will be motivated by success. A good, professional telephone manner is essential. Working directly with the Head of Sales, General Manager and other key stakeholders in the business, you'll be fundamental in ensuring all key business opportunities are identified and exploited. We're looking for a Sales Executive who has experience implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales. You'll develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, and catering/banquet services. Proven experience achieving budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals to maximise profitability. You'll be responsible for researching & delivering market intelligence & new business updates using Google Alerts and develop strong local product and competitor knowledge. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Set in a beautiful honey coloured Georgian terrace is the boutique Hotel Indigo Bath. Grade one listed our building is steeped in history and sits in the peaceful street of South Parade, just steps away from the centre of Bath. Surrounded by culture Bath is famous for romance, literature and historic architecture; our boutique hotel is a great base to explore this wonderful city. Our 166 rooms are perfectly designed with our guests and the city in mind. Modern and stylish they reflect the influences of the architects and novelists who made Bath famous for its story telling and passionate social scene. From the start of the guest experience until the moment they leave, they'll be embroiled in this fascinating neighbourhood. But Hotel Indigo Bath is more than just a Hotel; we're also the home of The Elder Restaurant, a sumptuous yet informal dining experience where our guests are taken on a journey of discovery by our knowledgeable and passionate team. We also offer a private dining suite and eight adjoining guestrooms feature to create the perfect stay for anyone visiting Bath. This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, somewhere where you can be yourself, talk about the stories of our wonderful neighbourhood and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo. Are you out-going, full of energy and enthusiastic? A natural-born storyteller? Are you passionate about offering excellent customer service? Then our stunning boutique Hotel could be the place for you.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.