Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are looking to recruit a pro-active, experienced Sales Manager based at the AC Marriott Hotel, Belfast.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
This role offers a huge range of benefits, career progression and the chance to be part of a global award-winning commercial team and will see you drive M&E and events business at our destination restaurant, Novelli at City Quays and stunning outdoor terrace
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,500 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 team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:
* First class development and leadership training opportunities
* Flexible days and hours available to work around your needs
* Hotel discounts portfolio wide Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage.
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
* Career and lifestyle breaks Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
A day in the life of
* Were looking for you to use your proactive sales skills to work closely with meeting, events, and food and beverage teams to generate new business and build long-term relationships, with a focus on driving events at our destination restaurant, Novelli at City Quays and outdoor terrace
* Youll have Input into the hotel's commercial plan. Working with our industry leading brand sales initiatives and tools, youll identify and contract new customers for all areas of the business.
* Utilising social selling, youll research potential new accounts with a view to building strong relationships with local businesses and the community to drive profitability
* Youll have the chance to be the face of the hotel, engaging with large groups and leading show-arounds, whilst being on hand to proactively recognise warm leads in the hotel
* Engaging with the knowledgeable Aimbridge EMEA commercial team for corporate, meetings & events, youll ensure maximum benefit from brand managed accounts, marketing programmes, and initiatives.
What do we need from you?
* Proven sales management experience in a team environment, with a strong commercial outlook and negotiation skills.
* Youll have excellent presentation, influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills, ready to be the face of the hotel
* Self-motivated, driven, ready to build on you existing knowledge of the local and wider UK market to create long and lasting business relationships
* Willingness to travel, report writing skills, ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and open to new ideas.
* Youll be Proficient in PMS, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office tools, with excellent written and verbal English.
Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits
Connect to the city in a new way at AC Hotel Belfast, an urban retreat in an exceptional riverside location. Explore Belfast on foot with Titanic Belfast, City Hall, Belfast Waterfront, SSE Arena and the shops of Victoria Square a short walk away. Built from the ground up with a designers' eye, the contemporary bedrooms have thoughtful touches of luxury with king size beds, Nespresso coffee makers, glass enclosed double showers and purposeful technology including free high-speed internet access and 49 inch TV's. Guests also enjoy an AC Fitness Room, 24hr room service and can opt for a delicious continental or cooked breakfast. With 2 meeting rooms, an AC Lounge, riverside terrace and all-day dining, the hotel provides the perfect co-working space and when day turns to night the restaurant “Novelli at City Quays” will excite, as multi-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli brings his flare to the dining experience, whilst expert bartenders serve up local knowledge with craft beer and cocktails.
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