Job Description
We are seeking a driven, dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for the hospitality industry.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and increase sales for Thornbury Castle Hotel
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets
- Support Hotel service and strategy by regularly updating action plans and financial objectives
- Attend industry events to promote the hotel and generate leads
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities and adjust sales strategies accordingly
- Work closely with the Hotel Manager and Management Company to ensure all strategies and campaigns meet the needs of the business
- Manage and motivate the Sales and Events team, supporting them in achieving sales targets, handling calls and enquiries and producing event proposals
- Develop and build relationships with new and existing customers to enable future bookings, through sales calls, FAM trips, industry events etc
- Identify marketing opportunities and coordinate with the marketing team to create promotional material
- Reports
Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in hotel events / salesA proven track record of achieving sales targetsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent negotiation skillsAbility to be a strong team member and leaderOn-site work with the availability to travel and be flexible with working hours according to business needsAdditional Information
An additional share of service charge and tips every month28-day holiday including bank holidays (pro ratad)Additional paid day off on your birthdayComplimentary stay at the castle after 3 months’ probation period successfully passedTraining programmes via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilitiesStaff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverageRecognition programmesMeals whilst on site duty and free parkingup to 35,000 / year