Hotel Sales Executive - Proactive Sales

Job Description

Hotel Sales Executive - Proactive Sales \n

Salary: £40,000 + Incentives + Excellent Company Benefits

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Join a globally recognised hotel brand and take the next step in your hospitality sales career!

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and sales-driven Hotel Sales Executive to join our team at a hotel in East London. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global hotel brand offering an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a real impact on the hotel's commercial success.

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The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for hotel sales, enjoy developing new business and be confident in building lasting client relationships. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, actively seeks out sales opportunities and is motivated to achieve commercial targets.

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Working closely with the Director of Sales and the wider Sales & Marketing team, you will play a key role in managing and developing the hotel's sales activity, growing existing accounts and securing new business.

What We Offer\n

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• £40,000 annual salary
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• An excellent company benefits package from a globally recognised hotel brand
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• Fantastic hospitality industry benefits, with opportunities that may include hotel stays and travel-related discounts, subject to the company's benefits scheme
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• The opportunity to work with an established international hotel brand
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• Close collaboration with the Director of Sales and the wider Sales & Marketing team
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• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within the hospitality industry
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Key Responsibilities\n

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• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through sales calls, networking, client meetings and targeted prospecting.
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies and other key business partners.
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• Develop existing accounts whilst identifying opportunities to generate additional revenue.
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• Manage sales enquiries and follow up on leads to maximise conversion opportunities.
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• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and work towards agreed sales targets and commercial objectives.
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• Work closely with the Director of Sales and the wider Sales & Marketing team to deliver the hotel's sales strategy.
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• Conduct client meetings, hotel show rounds and site inspections to showcase the hotel's facilities and services.
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• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for business growth.
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• Maintain accurate sales records and contribute to regular sales reports and performance reviews.
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What We're Looking For\n

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• A minimum of two years' experience specifically as a Hotel Sales Executive.
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• Proven experience in proactive hotel sales and business development, including generating new leads and winning new business.
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• A strong sales-driven mindset, with the motivation to build relationships, identify opportunities and achieve commercial targets.
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• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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• A confident, professional and commercially focused approach.
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• The ability to work independently, use initiative and collaborate effectively with the wider team.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sales opportunities.
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• Right to work in the UK.
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Previous experience in hotel sales is essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy taking a proactive approach to sales and can demonstrate experience in generating new business and contributing to revenue growth