Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to join their passionate team at a modern hotel near London Southend Airport. This role offers flexible working and the chance to develop strategic plans that align with business objectives. As a Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth while collaborating closely with senior management. With access to a suite of benefits including hotel discounts and career breaks, this position is perfect for a proactive individual looking to make a significant impact in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Wagestream - pay as earned

24/7 employee assistance programme

Season ticket support

Career and lifestyle breaks

Volunteer days

Company sick pay

Flexible working opportunities

Commission on actualized revenues

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Manager in the hospitality sector.
• Ability to discuss business performance at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Develop a commercial plan aligning with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to maximize revenue.

Skills

Sales Management

Hospitality Industry Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Collaborative Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Hospitality

Job description

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We're looking to recruit a pro-active and driven Sales Manager, who's looking to move into their next senior sales position, in a role that offers flexible working and a busy mix of corporate, airport and local business.

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge family, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – 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
• Season ticket – To help make your commute to and from the office more affordable
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Volunteer days – Up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice
• Company sick pay - Giving you peace of mind when you need it the most
• Flexible working opportunities
• Boomerang - Aimbridge Internals Sales Lead Program, where the lead sender can earn a 5% uncapped commission on actualized revenues

A day in the life of…

As Sales Manager, you will develop a commercial plan that aligns with the business objectives and outlines strategies to support the hotel's positioning. You will collaborate with the hotel General Manager, Sales Effectiveness Director, and Revenue team to continuously align and devise strategies to retain and grow the business. Utilizing this intelligence, you will formulate strategic plans to ensure the hotel remains competitive in the marketplace.

Based in the Holiday Inn Southend, you will be part of a small but passionate team who understand that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock. Located next to London Southend Airport, Holiday Inn Southend boasts 129 modern bedrooms, conference & events facilities, and '1935', our rooftop restaurant and bar.

What do we need from you?

To succeed in this role, you should have experience as a Sales Manager, preferably within the hospitality industry. You will be the commercial expert for this hotel, capable of discussing business performance and making informed decisions at a senior level. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with the senior management team on-site and upskilling the team to maximize revenue at every opportunity.