Director of Sales

at  Kew Green Hotels

Job Ref: KGH8962
Branch: Park Hall Hotel
Location: Park Hall Hotel, Chorley
Salary/Benefits: From £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 24/06/2024
Closing date: 07/07/2024

THE ROLE

Our Director of Sales is responsible for the development and execution of a pro-active strategic approach to sales in Park Hall Hotel including accommodation, FB, wedding and events. In doing so creating a high performing sales team that secures and develops new business, while growing existing accounts for the hotels and residential properties in order to drive incremental sales and exceed the expectations of the business.
The role reports directly to the General Manager and is part of a team based from our Park Hall Hotel in Chorley (PR7 5LP). Travel will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Seeking opportunities to develop the businesses profile and reputation as a leader in the hospitality industry
• Setting the direction through the development and execution of a consistent strategic sales plan for the hotel team that becomes the roadmap to drive sales and exceed target
• Ensuring the defined accounts deliver both retention and growth revenue targets for identified market positioned hotels via direct relationships
• Development of lapsed, and new pipeline accounts across all B2B segments
• Being an effective communication link between the hotel and all key stake holders, agents and other brand partners within Kew Green Hotels
• Driving key relationships with KAD/KAMs to achieve an uplift in RFPs participation through third parties and online platforms
  Other businesses may call this role Hotel Sales Director, Strategic Sales Director, Head of Sales, Account Director, Head of Business Development.
  Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com.