Sales Manager
Job precis:
This is a proactive, hands-on Sales Manager role driving corporate business into a globally-branded contemporary lifestyle hotel in Southwest London. Part of an iconic stadium and events complex this is a superb Sales Manager opportunity to drive corporate bedrooms and bedroom groups business into this newly refurbished and re-branded hotel. The hotel is managed by a superb, global hotel management company who are a great company to work for and offer excellent career progression potential.
Job advert description:
About the role
* The Sales Manager will drive sales across all market segments, with a focus on corporate transient and bedroom groups business, from across the local southwest London and Surrey markets, into the hotel.
* Manage relationships with key clients and agents and the stadium sales team.
* Regular face-to-face appointments per week to source new business.
* Work closely with the General Manager, Regional Director of Sales and wider brand sales team.
* Hold site visits and client entertainment as required.
* Produce sales activity reports as required.
What we are looking for
* Hotel corporate sales experience is essential.
* Current experience within the southwest London/Surrey market is highly desirable.
* A proven track record of successful business development and account management is essential.
* A proactive, hunter, self-motivated, driven, commercially aware and results orientated, and proactive attitude is required.
* Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
* A full and clean driving licence and own car are preferred, but not essential.
Package short description:
Up to £45,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.
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