Sales Manager (Maternity Cover)

Leonardo Hotel & Conference Venue Hinckley Island; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and conference venue in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their Management Team. The successful candidate will enhance revenue through client relationships and targeted sales activities. Ideal for individuals with experience in the M&E industry, this role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including special rates on hotel rooms and ongoing training programs.

Benefits

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

Company-wide recognition scheme

Meals on duty

Talent referral scheme

Access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Wellbeing Support

Ongoing job-related training programs with clear paths for progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the M&E industry in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of local hotel markets to boost revenue.
• Build strong relationships with clients and negotiate contracts.
• Maximize company reports to drive new local corporate leads.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Sales Manager (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a Sales Manager to join our Management Team at Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Proactive Sales Team, delivering excellence to our valued customers in the Sales Department.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within the M&E industry in a similar role. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing an in-depth understanding of the local hotel markets to increase revenue generation through focused sales activities.
• Ensuring revenue and market share growth via existing and new customers, developing a network of contacts to cross-sell the group.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Negotiating new business contracts to maximize profits.
• Hosting corporate nights to reward current clients and explore new leads.
• Maximizing company reports to identify new local corporate leads.
• Forecasting and tracking key account metrics.
• Producing accurate and timely reports.
• Completing and executing the hotel's sales plan.
• Managing a portfolio of local accounts and territory accounts.
• Conducting telesales and campaigns to identify opportunities for hotels.
• Supporting the conversion of key business Group and M&E Enquiries.
• Attracting new M&E enquiries for the hotel and wider group.
• Attending Industry events and client appointments.
• Maintaining an up-to-date pipeline of target accounts.
• Ensuring the use of the CRM system meets the minimum standard of use.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a fun and exciting career in hospitality. If you are flexible, well-organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a genuine desire to work in the hospitality industry, please apply online today.

Some of the perks our colleagues enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe.
• Company-wide recognition scheme.
• Meals on duty.
• Talent referral scheme.
• Access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Wellbeing Support.
• Ongoing job-related training programs with clear paths for progression.

About Leonardo Hotels: We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding company, operating over 270 hotels across the United Kingdom and Europe. We prioritize career development and offer excellent employee benefits.