Sales Manager

Millennium Hotels and Resorts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentive plan

Travel card (Zone 1/2)

Wellbeing programs

Training and development

Pension scheme

Career development reviews

Volunteer days

Free meals

Job summary

Millennium Hotels and Resorts seeks a Sales Manager for Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge to cultivate strong relationships with existing clients and pursue new accounts in Central London. You will work with the Director of Sales to drive revenue, using your sales expertise and excellent communication to win business and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You'll engage in prospecting, bid management, and attending client events and trade shows in the UK and overseas, while negotiating

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge within the similar market in Central London.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent command over the English language, including both written and verbal.
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Responsible for idea generation and prospecting new business to grow market share whilst also looking at ways to increase share from existing account
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on performance of key accounts / Contributing to weekly/monthly reporting on key activities completed / business developed
• Maximise potential sales opportunities for transient, group and event business and other ancillary
• Requirement to understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market.
• Contract negotiation and completion of corporate RFPs
• Participate in client hospitality events, networking events, trade shows and Sales Mission in the UK & overseas when required

Job description

The Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge is looking for a Sales Manager who can successfully manage a strong relationship between the hotel and client. This includes existing accounts and new accounts that you would be expected to bring into the hotel.

Working with The Director of Sales, you will employ your proven sales expertise, outstanding communication skills, and wealth of fresh ideas to drive business to the hotel actively.

The Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge is currently undergoing a significant refurbishment, redefining one of London's most iconic addresses ahead of its relaunch in April 2027.

With your natural interpersonal skills, independence and professional appearance, inquisitive nature, and passion for achieving the best, you will have the chance to contribute to providing a unique guest experience.

Sales Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for idea generation and prospecting new business to grow market share whilst also looking at ways to increase share from existing account
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on performance of key accounts / Contributing to weekly/monthly reporting on key activities completed / business developed#
• Maximise potential sales opportunities for transient, group and event business and other ancillary
• Requirement to understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the hotel stays ahead in the local market.
• Contract negotiation and completion of corporate RFPs
• Participate in client hospitality events, networking events, trade shows and Sales Mission in the UK & overseas when required

Sales Manager will have:

• Experience and knowledge within the similar market in Central London.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent command over the English language, including both written and verbal.
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Positive attitude

Benefit joining us:

• Sales Incentive plan
• Zone 1 and 2 Travel card.
• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service-related holiday scheme
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng's Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it, As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry

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