Director of Sales

at  De Vere Latimer Estate

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED SALES MANAGER WITH A PASSION FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY?

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. As a key member of the property’s Senior Management team, you will also play an active role in the development of the hotel’s business plan, focussing on building long term, profitable client relationships to enable revenue growth and retention.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• You have a proven track record of developing and winning new MICE business and significantly growing existing customers, and a strong understanding of the UK market, particularly the meeting and conferencing market
• You have experience within the hotel/hospitality sector and will ideally have some local M&E agency sector knowledge and experience using OPERA although this is not essential
• You are naturally confident, highly driven and have a focused and ambitious nature.

• £45,000 -£51,000 per year plus uncapped sales commission & £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
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we’ll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties