Director of Sales

The Role

What will I be doing?

• As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace
• Integral part of the growth & development of future and repeat business
• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the hotel and to increase market share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work with current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Head of Sales and senior management, including reporting appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working and able to develop their team
• Excellent standards
• Lead from the front Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

At Klarent Hospitality we offer:

• A fun, friendly work environment where you can be yourself
• The opportunity to grow and challenge yourself in a fast paced Company
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel and Group Brand Portfolio
• Regular Sales Incentives and Annual Bonus Scheme
• Access to the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Programme offering discounted stays worldwide across all Hilton brands and 50% off Food and Drink at Hilton branded properties
• Up to £1000 cash incentive when referring a friend to come and join our team
• Long service recognition bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.
• Fully funded apprenticeships
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlement

Interested? Apply Today