Director of Sales The Role : What will you be doing?
As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace Integral part of the growth & development of future and repeat business Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs Attend Sales events, as required Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team Rewards and benefits: Meals provided whilst on shift Sales incentives and initiative rewards Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities Hotel specific Free Car Parking Hotel specific Stays in the hotels at discounted prices or Even free stays in the hotels as one of their rewards & recognition incentives, Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio Fully funded apprenticeships T&Cs apply Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements Pension enrolment AMRT1_UKCT