Sales Manager

Oyster Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel is seeking a Sales Manager to lead business development and secure corporate bookings. The role focuses on identifying revenue opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background in hospitality and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Free car parking

Staff, friends and family rates

Life Assurance

Free meals on duty

Long service awards

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar sales role, ideally within hospitality.
• Strong commercial instincts and a keen eye for new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Research and target new business leads through various methods.
• Drive MICE business and develop partnerships with corporate clients.
• Organise and host site visits and represent the business at trade shows.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

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Oyster Recruitment LimitedSpecialising in Hospitality Recruitment10 + Years experience in hospitality

Are you a confident relationship builder with a strategic mindset and a passion for uncovering new business?

Our client, a luxury and prestigious hotel, is looking for a Sales Manager to lead proactive business development and secure direct corporate bookings, with a strong emphasis on growing national and local accounts. As Sales Manager, your focus will be on identifying and developing revenue-generating opportunities across key market sectors. You'll work closely with internal teams and external clients to grow business from both new and existing accounts, particularly in the MICE sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded Sales Manager to make a real impact within a high-profile property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and target new business leads through client visits, calls, events, and networking opportunities.
• Drive MICE business and develop partnerships with key corporate clients.
• Organise and host site visits, show rounds, and FAM trips to showcase the venue's offering.
• Represent the business at relevant trade shows and exhibitions.
• Support reactive sales efforts by assisting in enquiry conversion and building strong commercial relationships.
• Stay informed about the competitive landscape and industry trends.
• Manage account tracking, reporting, and the renewal of corporate agreements.

What They’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar sales role, ideally within the meetings, events or hospitality sectors
• Strong commercial instincts and a keen eye for new opportunities
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and results driven
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with wider teams
• A professional yet personable approach with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Performance-based bonus
• Free car parking
• Staff, friends and family rates
• Life Assurance
• Free meals on duty
• Long service awards
• Training and development

If you're an experience Sales Manager, confident building strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Hotels and Motels

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