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
* Flexible working policy
* 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 piece of mind when you need it the most
* Staff meals on duty
* Paid breaks
* Flexible working opportunities
* Boomerang - Aimbridge Internals Sales Lead Program, the lead sender can earn 5% un-capped commission on actualized revenues
A day in the life of…
As Sales Manager you will produce a commercial plan that interprets objectives of the business and maps out the actions and strategies to support the positioning of the will work with the hotel General Manager, Sales effectiveness Director, and Revenue team to continuously align and devise strategies and tactics to retain and grow the business. Utilising this intelligence, you will develop strategic plans and ensure the hotel remains competitive in the marketplace.
Based in the Holiday Inn Southend you will be part of a small (but mighty!) team of passionate people who know 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 be successful in this role, you will have experience in a Sales Manager capacity, preferably within the hospitality industry. As the commercial expert for this hotel, you will be able to comfortably discuss business performance and make informed decisions/recommendations at a senior level. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with the senior management team on-property and upskilling the team to ensure we maximise revenue at every opportunity.