About us: We're Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands like Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and more. Our people-first approach and rich diversity make the Aimbridge experience unique.
What we offer: As a team member, you'll have access to industry-leading benefits, including:
* Training and leadership development opportunities
* Hotel discounts and up to 50% discount on food and beverage and spa
* Wagestream for up to 40% pay as you earn and automatic savings for financial wellbeing
* 24/7 employee assistance programme
* Industry-leading sales referral schemes
* Flexible working opportunities
About the role: As our Hotel Sales Manager, you'll be the face of our hotel to potential clients. You'll use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to generate revenue by selling our services and ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, and creating sales strategies in collaboration with our marketing and operations teams.
What we need from you: We're looking for someone with sales experience, preferably in hospitality. You should be familiar with the sales process, including identifying leads, creating proposals, and closing deals. You should also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to build rapport with clients. You should be able to work collaboratively with other teams and be organised and detail-oriented. Most importantly, you should be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.
About Holiday Inn Southend: Our hotel is located near Southend Airport and we're committed to investing in and developing our team. We want our guests to relax and be themselves, so we need you to be natural, professional, and personable in your interactions with people. We also want you to be prepared for any situation, show initiative, and take ownership of your work. Our hotel has 129 modern bedrooms, state-of-the-art conference and event facilities, and a stylish rooftop restaurant and bar.