Sales Manager

The LaLit London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking a Sales Manager to join their dedicated Sales department. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales record in the hospitality industry, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client management. Responsibilities include conducting sales appointments, managing key accounts, and maximizing property potential to exceed sales targets. Opportunities for personal growth and development are part of the competitive offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire

Discounted Food and Beverage

Complimentary meals on duty

Learning and development programs

Employee Social Calendar

Qualifications

• Track record of sales achievement in hospitality.
• Understanding of local, national, and global industry trends.
• Commercial awareness linking sales and profit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales appointments to identify business opportunities.
• Manage key accounts to ensure client retention.
• Maximise property potential to meet sales targets.

Skills

Sales achievement in hospitality

Excellent communication skills

Customer care skills

Initiative and creativity

Understanding of industry trends

Tools

Sales and Catering Opera

Job description

The LaLit Suri Hospitality Group, headquartered in New Delhi, is India's largest and the fastest growing privately owned Hotel Company. The company offers a portfolio of 13 Luxury hotels, palaces and resorts spread across Indian sub-continent.

We are currently seeking a Sales Manager to join our dedicated Sales department.

Your New Role

As a key member of the Sales Team, you will conduct sales appointments to ensure vital business opportunities are identified and exploited as well as manage key accounts, ensuring client retention and engagement. You will use your in-depth knowledge of The LaLiT London and its products, to ensure the potential of the property is maximised in order to meet and exceed sales targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to make their mark, being a pivotal part of business success as the company is going through an exciting time of growth!

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone with a track record of sales achievement in the hospitality or a related industry. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding and interest of local, national and global industry trends.

You will be commercially aware and have an understanding of the links between sales and profit. You'll also have excellent communication skills have initiative and creativity in order to attract new clients.

Other desirable skills include

• Previous experience in Sales from a luxury 4/5* hotel
• Exceptional customer care skills
• Proactive in generating leads and attracting new clients
• Professional and warm personality
• Proactive and enthusiastic, seeking opportunities to enhance the client experience
• Experience in using Sales and Catering Opera
• Flexible attitude

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire/uniform
• Discounted Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Learning and development programs
• Varied Employee Social Calendar

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.