Director of Sales

The Opportunity

We offer a highly competitive salary package within the London market

Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for the hospitality industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your strategic thinking and proactive approach can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Champion: Lead the corporate rooms strategy, conducting monthly and quarterly reviews with key stakeholders to stay ahead of the game.
Networking Guru: Implement a robust networking plan to generate direct corporate leads and elevate the hotel's market profile.
Team Up for Success: Collaborate with the Hotel General Manager and LGH Head of Sales to smash annual sales targets and exceed the hotel sales budget.
Lead Generator: Drive new business leads and opportunities across key market segments, leveraging all available sales tools.
Strategic Visionary: Craft and implement a cutting-edge hotel sales and revenue strategy that drives growth and profitability.
Quarterly Planner: Define, deliver, and review the quarterly hotel commercial plan, using insights to shape future strategies.
Pipeline Pioneer: Identify and address pipeline gaps by segment, ensuring we consistently hit our sales targets.
Sales Dynamo: Drive proactive sales activities and customer engagement to ensure a consistent and thriving sales pipeline.
Industry Innovator: Lead industry sector working parties to enhance sales performance and generate new business opportunities.
Client Whisperer: Deliver exceptional sales service, meeting and exceeding client expectations with bespoke proposals and site visits.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

Sales Superstar: 4+ years in a proactive sales management/leadership role within the hotel industry.
Financial Guru: Strong financial analysis and budget compilation skills.
Local Expert: Local market experience within regional hotel locations.
Sales Achiever: Demonstrated success in direct sales and new business development.
Franchise Specialist: Experience in proactive sales within a franchise portfolio and/or IHG.
Market Developer: Corporate, Leisure, and MICE market sales development experience.

Hotel

Discover the vibrant heart of London at the Holiday Inn London - Regent’s Park Hotel! Perfectly positioned just minutes from Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park Tube stations, our hotel offers seamless access to the city’s top attractions. Located near the A501 and only a 45-minute drive from Heathrow Airport, getting here is a breeze.

Step outside and find yourself immersed in the lush greenery of Regent’s Park or the bustling energy of Oxford Street’s shopping paradise, both within walking distance. Family fun awaits at nearby hotspots like Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and London Zoo.

For culture enthusiasts, the British Museum, less than a mile away, invites you to uncover ancient treasures and explore global cultures. The British Library, with its diverse exhibitions, is also just a short stroll away.

The excitement doesn’t end there! Theater lovers can reach the dazzling West End in just a 15-minute walk, where world-class shows await. And don’t miss the vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho, perfect for a night out on the town.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.