Sales Manager

Aimbridge; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel management company seeks a Sales Manager for the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. This role involves building relationships, identifying business opportunities, and collaborating on sales strategies. Ideal candidates have proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for hospitality. Join us in shaping the future of hospitality in Brighton.

Benefits

Global career opportunities

Hotel discounts up to 50%

Access to earnings through Wagestream

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Lucrative sales referral schemes

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in hospitality or service-led industry.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Natural relationship-builder in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships across corporate, leisure, and MICE segments.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to deliver compelling sales strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you a natural connector with a passion for driving new business?
We’re looking for a dynamicSales Manager to lead the charge at the iconicMercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. If you thrive on building strong networks, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into commercial success, this is your moment.

Who are we?

AtAimbridge Hospitality EMEA, we’re part of a global powerhouse in hotel management. We work with the world’s most recognised brands – from Hilton and Marriott to IHG and Accor – and we’re proud to bring people-first hospitality to life across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Why join us?

As part of the Aimbridge family, you’ll enjoy:

• Global career opportunities and industry-leading training
• Hotel discounts across our entire portfolio – including up to 50% off F&B and spa
• Wagestream– access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options
• Lucrative sales referral schemes

What you’ll be doing

AsSales Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our hotel’s commercial success. You’ll:

• Proactively identify and convert new business opportunities
• Build and nurture strong relationships across corporate, leisure, and MICE segments
• Represent the hotel at networking events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to deliver compelling sales strategies
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve
• Report on performance and pipeline to senior leadership

This is a role for someone wholives and breathes networking– someone who knows how to open doors, build trust, and close deals.

What we’re looking for

• Provensales experience, ideally in hospitality or a service-led industry
• A confident communicator withstrong negotiation and presentation skills
• A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• A team player who collaborates across departments to deliver results
• Above all, someone who ispassionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Ready to make your mark in Brighton?

Join us at theMercure Brighton Seafront Hotel and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of hospitality – one connection at a time.

Apply now and let’s grow together.