Sales Manager

Stamford-Bridge-Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Chelsea FC Discount Platform

25 days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Travel Loan

CFC Membership Scheme

Free Eye Test

Life Assurance x 4 basic salary

L&D Apprenticeship Scheme

Job summary

Stamford Bridge Hotel London, operated by The Ascott Limited, is seeking a proactive Sales Manager with hotel (rooms) sales experience to drive new corporate business for a Chelsea-based property.

You will report to the Hotel General Manager, collaborate with the commercial team on strategy, and lead local and international corporate sales initiatives while representing the hotel and Chelsea Football Club.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel (rooms) sales and corporate travel programs.
• Proven ability to generate new business and close deals.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Day to day sales activities including lead generation, account management, face to face meetings, contracting, client entertainment, sales trips, attending trade shows and networking
• Focus ing on aiming to contract new local Corporate business, in line with the commercial strategy
• Selling Meetings & Events spaces in conjunction with The Ascott Limited and property strategy
• Ensure all operational processes, procedures, governance, and reporting is managed and delivered in an accurate and timely manner
• Utilise networks and industry expertise to understand and track trends, developments, performance and key information from the marketplace, both domestic and overseas
• Ensure marketing collateral and initiatives are understood and utilised to their full extent and performance is measured.
• Lead participation in familiarisation and sales trips and in the communications and presentations on behalf of the hotel, Chelsea Football Club and The Ascott Limited

Skills

Lead generation

Account management

Sales forecasting

Budgeting

Networking

Contracting

Presentations

Job description

Stamford Bridge Hotel London, at Chelsea Football Club is seeking a motivated and engaging Sales Manager with experience in hotel (rooms) sales and a passion for hunting new business.

Reporting to the Hotel General Manager, working with the commercial team onsite and with The Ascott Limited, the role aims to drive new Corporate business to a soon-to-be refurbished hotel.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for:

• Day to day sales activities including lead generation, account management, face to face meetings, contracting, client entertainment, sales trips, attending trade shows and networking
• Focus ing on aiming to contract new local Corporate business, in line with the commercial strategy
• Selling Meetings & Events spaces in conjunction with The Ascott Limited and property strategy
• Ensure all operational processes, procedures, governance, and reporting is managed and delivered in an accurate and timely manner
• Utilise networks and industry expertise to understand and track trends, developments, performance and key information from the marketplace, both domestic and overseas
• Ensure marketing collateral and initiatives are understood and utilised to their full extent and performance is measured.
• Lead participation in familiarisation and sales trips and in the communications and presentations on behalf of the hotel, Chelsea Football Club and The Ascott Limited

To be successful in the role of Sales Manager we require:

• Act as a key contributor to the generation of sales forecasting and budgets
• Be instrumental in creating, maintaining, and monitoring the sales and marketing strategy to ensure
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in selling the hotel
• Use local knowledge, market and management information to identify new revenue streams
• To be a champion of the Ascott’s loyalty programme – discoverasr

Working withStamford Bridge Hotelprovides the following benefits to you:

• Eligibility to a potential Annual Bonus
• Blue Hub – Chelsea Football Club Discount Platform
• 25 days Holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Company Workplace Pension
• Private Medical Insurance – Tax Subsidiary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Travel Loan
• CFC Membership Scheme
• Free Eye Test
• Life Assurance x 4 basic salary
• L&D Apprenticeship Scheme (if applicable)

About Us

Stamford Bridge Hotel London is operated by The Ascott Limited, situated within the grounds of Chelsea Football Club (CFC), offering a unique experience for football fans and non-football fans alike.

At Chelsea Football Club and The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

Employer: The Hotel at Chelsea Limited

Trading as: Stamford Bridge Hotel London managed by The Ascott Limited

www.chelseafc.com www.discoverasr.com

Compensation: To be discussed