Cluster Sales Executive

Cluster Sales Executive
Imperial London Hotels Group
40 hours a week (5 Days of 7 days)
£35,000 + Benefits
We are now recruiting a Cluster Sales Executive to support the future growth and expansion of our vibrant and multi-cultural team based in the heart of Bloomsbury. We don't want you to work for us, we want you to work with us and be part of our ILH Family.
Our core purpose is to put authentic London experiences and stays within everyone’s reach with a focus on personal relationships with colleagues and guests alike and our key values are: positive, caring, collaborate, growth and pride.
In joining our team, you’ll be immediately welcomed into the Imperial London Hotels (ILH) family where we have a rich history of over 200 years of hospitality experience creating unique guest experiences.
Our eight hotels are all located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Central London. From our charming 34-bedroom boutique Morton Hotel to our largest and lively Royal National hotel with a huge 1630-bedrooms. Collectively our 8 hotels have over 3,500 rooms, a fantastic variety of meetings and events spaces with flexibility to accommodate a round table discussion for 6 people to a large conference attended by over 700 delegates within our 31 meeting rooms.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will support the Cluster Sales Manager in performing day-to-day proactive sales and take responsibility for new business development, including new contracts through personal and consistent sales services. Proactively generating new sales, networking, attending trade shows and establishing key relationships with corporate clients and agencies to maximise exposure revenue.
What we’d like from you
* You will have proven experience gained in proactive sales environment, ideally from within the Hospitality sector.
* Experience in sales and negotiation skills.
* Commercially focused with good knowledge of local trends and competitor activity.
* You will have excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing priorities.
* Acts as brand ambassador for Imperial London Hotels promoting a professional image at all times.
What you’ll get in return
* Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) pro-rota increasing with length of service up to 33 days
* Free meals on duty
* Uniform & dry-cleaning
* Workplace pension scheme
* £300 Refer a Friend Scheme
* Employee recognition
* Employee awards
* Social events
* Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
* 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
* Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
* Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers
* Mental health first aiders support & well-being
* Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action
Career & Development Benefits:
* Training and development through our Imperial London Hotels Academy
* Access to fully funded apprenticeships (subject to eligibility)
* £1,000 for your chosen course for development once you complete our Buddy programme (subject to eligibility)
* Access to Supported Study Scheme (subject to eligibility)
Extended Benefits:
* Technology Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Workplace Nursery Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Electrical Car Scheme for senior management positions only (subject to eligibility)

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