EN Sales Manager

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager the Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through proactive sales strategic account management and effective leadership of the sales function with a key contribution to the hotel strategy.  With a core focus on expanding market share and building long-lasting client relationships this role ensures strong performance across negotiated accounts group business and in-house marketing & commercial initiatives.

This position requires a highly motivated organised and communicative leader who excels at both independent work and inspiring high performance in others.

TASKS/ MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Drive proactive sales across corporate and group segments to grow revenue and market share
• Identify target and secure new business opportunities aligned with the hotels strategy
• Build and develop strong client relationships through consistent engagement and structured account planning
• Drive pricing strategy and commercial decision making alongside management
• Provide strategic oversight of revenue management ensuring strong pricing clear value new initiatives and maximum revenue delivery
• Own performance marketing across OTA and GDS channels including campaign and content direction
• Represent the hotel at industry events trade shows client meetings and show rounds to strengthen visibility
• Ensure timely and professional handling of enquiries proposals contracts and follow-up
• Collaborate with marketing to support campaigns that drive demand and brand awareness
• Contribute to digital and social media activity to support sales initiatives
• Support fam trips client events and hosting opportunities to promote the hotel
• Lead motivate and develop the sales team fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Support the team by providing holiday cover ensuring smooth operations and uninterrupted client relationships
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and ongoing development of team capabilities
• Conduct regular sales meetings coaching sessions and performance reviews
• Lead RFP and RFI processes ensuring timely and competitive submissions
• Manage corporate contracts including negotiation rate loading and annual recontracting
• Maintain structured account development with clear action plans KPIs and regular client engagement
• Deliver against account growth targets and client engagement objectives
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure smooth delivery of group and event business
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity and share insights with management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• High degree of organization and advanced planning & follow-up skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse subsets of individuals cultures and seniority levels
• Capacity to establish relationships and create conditions necessary for mutually co-operative efforts
• Work in autonomy
• Data Analysis and reporting capacity.
• Representation & coordination
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Solution maker attitude
• Agile flexible and adaptable
• Fluent English

Qualifications :

• Minimum 1 year experience in hotel active sales experience 
• People management experience

Additional Information :

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent creating an environment where everyone feels they belong

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time