Sales Manager

Melia Hotels International S.A.(Meliá); Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Manager in Manchester, where your expertise in hotel sales will help drive strategic initiatives and enhance market position. This dynamic role offers the chance to lead sales efforts across key segments while contributing to the overall success of a renowned hospitality brand. With a focus on professional growth, you'll enjoy extensive development opportunities and be part of a supportive global family. If you have a passion for hospitality and a results-oriented mindset, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

29 days holiday including public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

£500 refer a friend bonus

Discounted dental and health cover

Career growth opportunities

Meals on duty

High street discounts

Personal Development Programs

Awards and Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel sales or hospitality management.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the hotel’s sales strategy.
• Manage assigned accounts and develop tailored client solutions.
• Analyze sales data to improve performance.

Skills

Hotel Sales Experience

Hospitality Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Sales Training Certification

Job description

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Location:

Manchester, GB

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and be part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Be proud to belong to Meliá, as we are proud of you.

Sales Manager – Manchester #LI-IV1

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales Manager to lead sales efforts across key market segments, ensuring alignment with our business and profit goals. The ideal candidate will manage daily sales operations, drive strategic initiatives to enhance our market position, and contribute to the overall success of the Meliá portfolio in the EMEA region.

Salary from £38,000-£39,900 annually plus 15% Bonus

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and execute the hotel’s sales strategy, ensuring alignment with the Plan of Action and annual sales targets, focusing on high-potential market segments.
• Support budget planning and cost control, working closely with the Cluster Director of Sales and General Manager.
• Manage assigned accounts to secure business, develop tailored client solutions, and ensure profitability targets are met.
• Expand and strengthen the client base by acquiring new accounts and nurturing existing ones, aiming to secure preferred or negotiated agreements.
• Coordinate strategic sales initiatives and special projects to drive revenue and market share growth within the hotel's rate and positioning strategy.
• Analyze sales and market data, identifying trends and initiating actions to improve performance.
• Ensure consistent communication between sales teams and across Meliá properties to maximize business opportunities.
• Implement required sales activity levels, including a minimum of 10 sales calls per week, and conduct annual visits to key accounts based on tier.
• Represent and enhance the Meliá brand, staying informed of market developments, competitor activity, and evolving sales methods, while actively engaging with clients such as travel agencies, meeting planners, and tour operators.

What We’re Looking For:

• Based in Manchester
• Proven experience in hotel sales or hospitality management, preferably in Corporate, MSM, or Leisure segments.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive results in a competitive market.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to account management and team collaboration.

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP

• Holidays: 29 days’ holiday including 8 public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Refer a friend bonus: £500 (subject to successfully completed 6 months’ probation)
• Discounted dental and health cover with HSF
• Great discounts with Meliá Hotels Worldwide: (Friends & family discounts)
• Personal Development: Programs designed to support your career right from the start, with unlimited access to online learning platform
• Awards and Recognition Programs: Join a culture of recognition and reward, with loyalty bonuses and referral incentives
• Career growth: Opportunities to progress and access a network of over 350 hotels worldwide (subject to local right to work rules)
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Meals on duty, Payday Parties, and Laundry

At Meliá we are all VIP

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From junior to senior roles, everyone has unique qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for growth and a passport to create your future.

Our warmth, proximity, and passion make working at Meliá unforgettable, full of emotional moments, and a feeling of belonging to a big family where you are a VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and HR policies. We promote a corporate culture of effective equality and awareness about joint action.

We also prioritize diversity and inclusion, avoiding discrimination based on disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe diversity is essential for our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we support sustainable growth through a socially responsible team. Our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to all our collaborators, we make this possible.

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