Strategic MICE & Corporate Sales Manager

Sofitel Heathrow - Arora Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Staff discounts

F&B discounts

Christmas gifts

Cycle to work

Merlin discounts

Taste card

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Recognition awards

Long service award

Job summary

Sofitel London-Heathrow, part of the Arora Group, is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a strategic sales and marketing plan emphasizing room hire, F&B and events for corporate and MICE clients.

You will build relationships with key accounts, drive revenue, and foster a sales culture within the team while working on-site at Heathrow. Experience with Opera/OnQ is helpful and a valid driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a portfolio of local Corporate Companies and hunt for new business.
• Passion for building relationships with extranet providers and animate relationships to maximise productivity.
• Previous experience as a Sales Manager in a European market with hotel mix knowledge (transient and MICE).
• Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A clean driving licence.
• Experience of Delphi is essential; knowledge of Opera/OnQ reservations systems would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a strategic sales and marketing plan focusing on room hire, F&B and bedroom targets.
• Cultivate a sales culture within the team by setting monthly targets and monitoring performance.

Skills

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Sales leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Delphi

Opera/OnQ reservations

Tools

Opera/OnQ reservations

Job description

Sofitel London-Heathrow, part of the Arora Group, is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a strategic sales and marketing plan emphasizing room hire, F&B and events for corporate and MICE clients.

You will build relationships with key accounts, drive revenue, and foster a sales culture within the team while working on-site at Heathrow. Experience with Opera/OnQ is helpful and a valid driving license is required.