At our Hotel Indigo Chester, the neighbourhood is truly a place like no other. Each new chapter in this neighbourhood’s epic history has brought with it architectural traditions, and every Tudor building, half-timbered house and medieval construction in this beautiful place tells its own story. The city celebrates and commemorates these tales, bringing them to life for residents and visitors through popular parades, festivals and cultural events. Indeed, Chester is a cultural hub, a town that sparks and celebrates all forms of creativity.
From the 2000-year-old defensive walls that encircle the bewitching City of Chester to the vibrant arts scene and countless Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs, this neighbourhood is positively buzzing. Enriched with local history our boutique hotel is a great base to explore this wonderful city.
Home to The Forge, our Restaurant with a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking. Our menu is a celebration of our passion for wild food. Marrying the refinement of century old techniques with the very best local ingredients, The Forge brings to life the flavours, textures and aromas of the lands that surround us.
This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, somewhere where you can be yourself, talk about the stories of our wonderful neighbourhood and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo.
Are you out-going, full of energy and enthusiastic? A natural-born storyteller? Are you passionate about offering excellent customer service? Then our stunning boutique Hotel could be the place for you.
The Role:
We’re looking for a Sales Executive to join our team and assist the Head of Sales in sourcing new leads and business opportunities. This role will be focused on all market segments and geographical areas to include the international luxury leisure market, national and local corporate companies and various industry sectors through focused research utilising local knowledge and contacts, the internet and social media platforms.
The Sales Executive will have experience in proactive sales, ideally within the hospitality sector, but not essential. The candidate must exude great customer service skills, with a natural passion and enthusiasm for sales and relationship building. The Sales Executive will be highly driven, tenacious and will be motivated by success. A good, professional telephone manner is essential. Working directly with the Head of Sales, General Manager and other key stakeholders in the business, you'll be fundamental in ensuring all key business opportunities are identified and exploited.
The Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for a Sales Executive who has experience implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales. You’ll develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, and catering/banquet services. Proven experience achieving budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals to maximise profitability. You’ll be responsible for researching & delivering market intelligence & new business updates using Google Alerts and develop strong local product and competitor knowledge.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
Benefits:
* Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
* 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
* Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
* Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
* Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
* Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
* Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
* Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
* Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
* Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
* An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.
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