Sales Manager

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in London is seeking a passionate Sales Manager to create memorable experiences and drive business growth. The role involves managing diverse client segments and executing effective sales strategies in collaboration with the central team. Applicants should possess a strong sales background, particularly in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Compensation package including Tronc + Bonus

Cashback healthcare cover scheme

Career development opportunities

Generous friends and family rate

25% discount on food and beverages

Employee recognition awards

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan support

Team social events

Qualifications

• Excellent background in sales from hotel/hospitality environment.
• Desirable previous experience in a similar role.
• Passionate and driven to develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients across all market segmentations including Group, Leisure & Corporate.
• Support sales activities like research, cold calling, and client entertaining.
• Execute the Townhouse sales strategy and maximize revenue opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Job description

Curious, engaging, witty and effortlessly intuitive: we are a new generation of lifestyle hotel delivering the unexpected in the heart of Mayfair. A stylish, imaginative home for the modern traveller, we redefine what it means to be a London hotel.

A place where city meets country, where past meets present, and where you'll find luxury and character in equal measure. Located on Half Moon Street alongside Piccadilly, The Mayfair Townhouse hosts 172 rooms & suites, The Dandy Bar, private gym and versatile event spaces.

What is in it for you as Sales Manager?

• Compensation package discussed at interview stage including Tronc + Bonus
• Cashback healthcare cover scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme access
• Career development with recognised training providers
• Generous friends and family rate across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all food and beverage across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• Team breakfast available as well as meals on duty
• Employee recognition awards throughout the year
• Wellbeing and engagement calendar of events
• Cycle to work scheme and safe bike store
• Season ticket loan support
• Refer a friend incentive
• Team social events
• Seasonal gifts

About you as Sales Manager

• Excellent background in sales, ideally from hotel / hospitality environment
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Character, personality and charm in abundance
• Ability to work to deadlines and short lead times
• Excellent communication and active listener to identify clients’ needs
• Multi – tasker and team player
• Be passionate and hungry for developing new business

Aim of the Sales Manager role

You will be responsible for managing clients across all market segmentations including Group, Leisure & Corporate while working closely with the centralised L+R Commercial team; from within these segments & stand-alone will be an integral part of the role, as you will be supporting the centralised ILH Group & Events team

What you will be doing in the Sales Manager role

• Serve as a true ambassador for the Townhouse through personality and flair, by creating an exceptional and memorable experience for all our clients
• Execute the Townhouse sales strategy as directed by the L+R Commercial team & General Manager, ensuring both a proactive and reactive approach to business
• Support with sales activities such as, but not limited to research, cold calling, site visits and client entertaining to build relationships and drive business growth
• Support the L+R Commercial team during the RFP process ensuring all relevant property details are updated while sourcing/sharing new market leads
• Support the Central Events team by working together to maximise revenue opportunities at a hotel level
• Be confident in utilising and use relevant hotel market performance tools such as Agency 360, Navarino Services, Lanyon, etc.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly business reports at the direction of the L+R Commercial team while ensuring Salesforce is consistently updated

We are looking for passionate people people to join our Dandy team! If this role is of interest to you, then please apply now! We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.