Sales Manager

Sales & Marketing - Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel portfolio is seeking an experienced Head of Sales & Marketing to oversee the regional strategy for two lifestyle hotels in the UK. You will lead commercial launches and drive revenue across both properties, engaging closely with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven hotel sector experience and a strong background in growing brand performance. The role offers competitive compensation and includes valuable perks focused on employee well-being and training.

Benefits

Discounted stays with hotels worldwide

50% discount on food and drink

Access to Learning & Development platform

Wellbeing support through WeCare app

Qualifications

• Proven senior sales or commercial leadership experience within the hotel sector.
• Strong background in 4-star, lifestyle, boutique, or branded hotels.
• Demonstrated experience launching and commercialising new products or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the regional sales and marketing strategy across both hotels.
• Drive corporate, group, and meetings business through proactive sales leadership.
• Own key account relationships at local, regional, and national level.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

Sales leadership

Market positioning

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy

Tools

Marriott systems

IHG systems

Job description

Head of Sales & Marketing (Dual‑Site)

Moxy Manchester City & Hotel Indigo Newcastle
Travel between sites required

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Sales & Marketing to lead the regional sales and marketing strategy across two distinctive lifestyle hotels within the KE Hotels portfolio: Moxy Manchester City (Marriott) and Hotel Indigo Newcastle (IHG).

This is a high‑visibility, senior leadership role with end‑to‑end responsibility for driving revenue growth, market share, and brand performance across both properties. Working closely with the General Managers, Revenue teams, and brand sales organisations, you will shape and deliver the commercial direction for each hotel.

A key priority will be the commercial launch of new meetings and events facilities at both hotels in 2026, requiring strong strategic planning, market positioning, and senior‑level stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the regional sales and marketing strategy across both hotels
• Drive corporate, group, and meetings business through proactive sales leadership
• Own key account relationships at local, regional, and national level
• Lead the end‑to‑end commercialisation of new meeting and events spaces
• Work closely with Revenue and brand teams to align pricing, demand, and distribution
• Oversee sales‑led marketing activity in line with Marriott and IHG brand standards
• Act as a senior commercial partner to both General Managers

About You:

• Proven senior sales or commercial leadership experience within the hotel sector
• Strong background in 4‑star, lifestyle, boutique, or branded hotels
• Demonstrated experience launching and commercialising new products or facilities
• Commercially astute, confident, and able to operate with a high level of autonomy
• Experience with Marriott and/or IHG systems highly desirable
• This role suits a self‑sufficient, proactive commercial leader who thrives in an environment focused on accountability, initiative, and results.

Perks

• Access to the Marriott and IHG explore program, giving discounted stays with hotels worldwide
• 50% discount on food and drink
• Marriott Learning & Development platform for all training requirements.
• Access to WeCare app – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing, providing access to 24/7 UK‑based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more

If this sounds like the job for you please get in touch!

Compensation: Competitive salary