Sales Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Staff meals on duty

Gym access

Free staff parking

Training & leadership development

Staff rates & up to 50% F&B discount

Employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Job summary

Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Hotel Sales Manager at Mercure Nottingham Sherwood for a dynamic, client‑facing role. You will identify leads, negotiate contracts, and drive revenue while upholding brand standards and ensuring guest satisfaction.

You will collaborate with marketing and operations, build strong client relationships, and report progress to senior management. A passion for hospitality and proven sales experience are key.

Qualifications

• Sales experience within hospitality or related sector.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and generate revenue by selling hotel services.
• Negotiate contracts and create sales strategies with marketing/operations.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and report to senior management.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Sales Manager

CAPTION:

• Company: Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts
• Salary: £40,000 to £40,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: NG5 2BT
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 15 Oct 2026

Summary

Location: Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel

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?

• 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
• Staff meals on duty
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As our Hotel 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.
• 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'.