Director of Sales

2 months ago

Accrington, United Kingdom Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Full time
Job Ref: AM13466Branch: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & SpaLocation: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, AccringtonSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40 hours per weekPosted date: 10/10/2024Closing date: 23/11/2024

 Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales Description

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

  • £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
  • Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

  • Meals provided whilst on shift
  • Sales incentives and initiative rewards
  • Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
  • Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
  • Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
  • Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
  • Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel
  • Group Brand Portfolio
  • Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
  • Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
  • Pension enrolment

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

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland.

We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

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
  • Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
  • Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer 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 within current business strategies and recognising 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 Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
  • Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
  • Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

 

 

The Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is a beautiful 700-year-old country manor set in the Lancashire countryside in idyllic grounds. Original features of the building, including turrets, porticos and a vast staircase spread a charming atmosphere and make your stay memorable. The Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is the perfect spot for a relaxing break. In the spa the hotel offers professional treatments, a heated indoor pool, sauna and a modern fitness centre. Restaurant Cameo and Bar serve international dishes and a great selection of wines. This mid-scale hotel is a great place for business visitors as well as for leisure travellers.

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