Regional Sales Manager
South UK
About the employer: This employer is ahospitality group headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand with hotels in Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. This is a proactive, hands-on Regional Sales Manager position to help build a base of corporate transient business for their hotels in the UK. This is a collection of mid-market hotels in key towns and cities across the UK.
About the role The Regional Sales Manager will focus on driving sales from the local corporate market into the groups 6 hotels in the south of England and Wales. The role also cross-sells the groups other hotels around the UK when possible. 25% Account Management / 75% new business activity. Regular face-to-face appointments per week to source new business. Achieve account targets by identifying opportunities to grow business and enhance profitability from existing key accounts. Hold site visits and client entertainment as required. Produce sales activity reports as required. Development of lapsed, and new pipeline accounts across all B2B segments.
What we are looking for Proactive hotel sales experience is essential. Corporate sales experience is highly desirable. Current experience within the south UK region is desirable. A proven track record of successful business development and account management is essential. A 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 required.
Package short description: Up to £35,000 per annum plus car allowance and bonus.
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