About us…
Select Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club as your destination for a getaway to England's majestic countryside. Set against lush greenery and the rolling hills of Surrey, near the borders of both West Sussex and Kent, our hotel is directly attached to the renowned Lingfield Park Racecourse. Settle into thoughtfully designed, spacious guest rooms and suites offering a variety of first-class amenities.
Tee off at Lingfield Park Golf Course, rejuvenate your senses at our gym and indoor swimming pool or savor British cuisine at Cyprium, our signature hotel restaurant. Host weddings, business meetings or parties in our hotel's 18 flexible venues spanning 12,000 square feet of total event space, an ideal site for events in the Surrey area. Our convenient hotel location makes it easy to explore Hever Castle, the British Wildlife Centre and other nearby attractions here in Lingfield, Surrey. Make your escape to Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, and find all you need to spark your inspiration.
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
We are looking for someone, who can;
1. Drive hotel revenue by effectively marketing and selling the hotel within the local and national market place.
2. Increase the share and profitability of existing accounts and secure new business across all market segments.
3. Increase revenue from the conference and event market by researching and targeting business in competitor hotel and venues, both locally and nationally.
The candidate must have:
4. Experience/track record of sales management in a hotel or large conference venue.
5. Proven track record of quoting and selling large scale events
6. Experience of working within a structured team environment and able to demonstrate effective coaching skills.
7. Strong awareness of commerciality when quoting for events
8. Proven track record of growing sales income and bottom line contribution
9. Strong commercial outlook – sales and revenue driven.
10. Excellent sales, customer care, account management and negotiation skills.
11. Strong presentation and influencing skills.
12. Motivation and enthusiastic and be good team player.
13. Driven and determined to achieve results.
14. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate and engage effectively at all levels.
15. A willingness to travel (presenting to prospective partner organisations, meeting and entertaining clients, attending trade fairs/shows).
16. Knowledge ofPMS and CRM systems preferred, although training will be given.
17. Report writing skills and able to use word, excel spreadsheets and powerpoint for presentations.
18. Remain focused at all times and able to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Work Perks of being a Group Sales Executive with us at ARC…
19. 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays
20. Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
21. Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 (23 days at 2 years’ service, 24 days at 3 years, 25 days at 4 years, 26 days at 5 years, 27 days at 10 years and 28 days at 15 years’ service)
22. Pension & Group life assurance schemes
23. Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP
…and so much more!
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today!
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.