An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced, driven and charismatic Director of Sales to join our successful Management Team here at the Hilton Bournemouth. Located in the heart of Bournemouth, our stylish hotel, at the upper end of the four-star category, is the South Coast’s top choice for business and leisure travellers, conference attendees and families. The Hilton Bournemouth is a modern, stylish hotel boasting 177 designer bedrooms, destination restaurant – Schpoons & Forx, R1se Spa & Leisure facilities.

• Maintain and grow existing corporate and meetings client base through systematic research and penetration of each account
• Develop new business across all segments as required through systematic research , active telesales and appointment making to drive incremental and new revenue to the hotels
• Identify strategies to secure profitable conference, meetings, wedding and banqueting business
• Follow up all sales leads in an accurate and timely manner to maximise revenue
• Support and drive local Food and Beverage activity and events as required
• Drive revenue to meet and exceed budget expectations
• Be proactive in the local business community to drive awareness and a general positive vibe in the community
• To be aware of new business, for both rooms and M.I.C.E., coming to the area ensuring the Hotel is their first-choice hotel or venue.
• To develop strategic account plans detailing objectives, timescales and sales methods to support the defined account strategy.
• Researching and qualifying potential direct customers with meeting, training, conference and banqueting business. Securing these leads through own research but also working with hotel teams to ensure that all leads are passed across to be follow up.
• To ensure regular and relevant pro-active sales activities including board spotting, closing days, Business Park drops familiarisation trips and client presentations & events.
• Develop a strong internal relationship with the hotel and revenue teams, to create and execute a focused sales strategy.
• To attend local sales and networking events