Experienced Sales Manager sought for Director of Sales role at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham, leading sales activity and developing a cohesive sales & marketing plan to drive revenue growth and retention.
We are recruiting for a Director of Sales to join our team at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham. As the Director of Sales, you will lead all proactive sales activity for the property, creating and implementing a cohesive and proactive Sales & Marketing plan. You will also play an active role in the development of the hotel's business plan, focusing on building long-term, profitable client relationships to enable revenue growth and retention.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Developing and winning new MICE business and significantly growing existing customers
* Understanding the UK market, particularly the meeting and conferencing market
* Leading a team to achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth
You will be a natural fit for this role if you have:
* A proven track record of developing and winning new business
* Experience within the hotel/hospitality sector
* Strong communication and leadership skills
The Pay & Benefits:
* £45,000 - £51,000 per year plus £4,000 car allowance
* BUPA Private Medical Insurance
* Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
* Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
* 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment
* Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice
* Exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties
* Access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support
* Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support
* Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones
* Monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an annual colleague recognition event
De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces, and 30 acres of land for team building. Our teams know how to have fun at work while working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do.
Your commute will be convenient, with the estate just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, and subsidised transport to the surrounding area.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. We are a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.