Sales Manager

Aimbridge; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Stream pay option

Staff meals on duty

Paid breaks

Live-in accommodation

Staff parking

Gym access

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Sales Manager to drive revenue by selling hotel services and building strategic client relationships in a dynamic hospitality environment. You will identify leads, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with marketing and operations to maximise occupancy and revenue.

The role requires proven sales experience in hospitality, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in hospitality industry.
• Experience in corporate sales and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with marketing, operations and finance teams.
• Organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and generate revenue by selling services.
• Negotiate contracts and create sales strategies with marketing and operations teams.
• Maintain positive relationships with existing clients and report to senior management.
• Track industry trends and provide regular performance updates.

Skills

Sales experience

Hospitality knowledge

Corporate sales

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Live-in accommodation available
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of...

As our Sales Manager, you'll be the face of our hotel to potential clients. You'll use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to generate revenue by selling our services and ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, and creating sales strategies in collaboration with our marketing and operations teams. It's important that you maintain positive relationships with existing clients, track industry trends, and provide regular reports to senior management. We're looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, and passionate about hospitality. If you're a natural at building connections and thrive in a dynamic sales environment, we want to hear from you!

What do we need from you?

• Sales Experience: For this role, it's essential that you have prior sales experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. You should be familiar with the sales process, including identifying leads, creating proposals, and closing deals. ideally, you should also be comfortable negotiating contracts and able to explain complex concepts in a simple and persuasive manner.
• Experience in corporate sales, specifically soliciting local and key negotiated corporate agreements in line with hotel corporate transient strategy.
• Communication Skills: As the face of our hotel you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and able to articulate the hotel's value proposition clearly and confidently to potential clients. we're looking for someone who can build rapport with clients and develop positive relationships with them.
• Teamwork: As a key member of our hotel, you should be able to work collaboratively with other teams, including marketing, operations, and finance. They should be able to share information and work towards common goals to ensure the hotel's success.
• Organisation and Attention to Detail: It goes without saying, but in such a fast paced role, you'll need to be organised and detail-oriented. You should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’