Sales Manager

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Brighton is seeking a Sales Manager to drive commercial success by identifying new business opportunities and building strong relationships across various segments. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and a passion for hospitality. Join the team and help shape the future of hospitality!

Benefits

Global career opportunities

Hotel discounts across the portfolio

Access to earnings as you earn

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Sales referral schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

Location: Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

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

Who we are

At Aimbridge 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

As Sales 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 who lives and breathes networking – someone who knows how to open doors, build trust, and close deals.

What we’re looking for

• Proven sales experience, ideally in hospitality or a service-led industry
• A confident communicator with strong 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 is passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Ready to make your mark in Brighton?

Join us at the Mercure 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.