We are excited to be looking for an incredibly driven and passionate sales person to join the team as we evolve into 2024. The introduction of exciting new meeting space and refurbished bedrooms, it is the perfect time for the right person to join the team as we put Harbour Hotel front and centre of the Brighton scene. This role may be suitable to the right person from a sales background who may be a first time director of sales or coming from a non hotel background but knows the Brighton market, so please do apply. About the role is integral to drive new business from the corporate, leisure and M&E markets into the hotel whilst managing our existing accounts and clients in order to continue moving the business forward. Your key responsibilities will range across:
1. Develop an in-depth understanding of the local hotel market to grow local corporate accounts in both rooms and M&E business including accountability for local RFP's and new accounts
2. Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits
3. Produce accurate and timely, weekly, monthly and annual reporting that meets the needs of Harbour Group Sales team and Hotel GM
4. Take part in regular sales meetings with the local office and national teams
5. Participate in the annual budgeting process for the Corporate and M&E segments
6. Complete and execute a hotel sales plan, review and update in line with strategy and hotel business needs
7. Maintain an up to date Pipeline of target accounts, directly, through the Sales Managers and via the hotel
Who we are…
Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans sensational coastal, country and city properties with a variety of exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many of our sites. In 2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Year making it an exceptionally exciting time to join our ever growing hotel brand.
What’s in it for you….
At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:
• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty