New opportunity not to be missed! The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Sales Manager to join our growing team. You will receive a competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.

Recently named as one of the "30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality" by The Caterer magazine, the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is the UK's only five-star hotel by the sea.

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, is situated on the unspoiled elegant Victorian seafront facing the English Channel and is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The hotel has 152 bedrooms and suites, swimming pool and Health Club, and two restaurants - The Garden, which exudes period elegance yet maintains an intimate atmosphere and offers a menu of British fare, and the two rosette-awarded Mirabelle Restaurant, recognised for high-quality fine dining.

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.

The Sales Manager role:

The Sales Manager will focus on developing business in all areas of the hotel from the local, national and international market. Working closely with the hotel's General Manager, the Sales Manager will have a key focus to source, develop and grow revenues from both new and existing clients in the MICE and Leisure markets. In addition, the role of Sales Manager will ensure the yield and rate strategy is effective to maximise business through the hotel's peak and trough periods. The position also involves being an effective host with an ability to showcase the hotel in a professional and effective way. Delivering a consistent level of customer service to all clients will be essential to success in this role.

Although a proactive sales role, please be aware that due to the nature of this role when not on appointments, you would be required to be on property, therefore it would be beneficial for you to live within a reasonable commutable distance to Eastbourne.

The Sales Manager will:

Have proven experience in a similar proactive sales role within a luxury property/resort. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be highly organised, passionate and self motivated. Be confident and tenacious with a creative flare. Be an effective team leader and team player working towards the group's key objectives and targets. Be proactive with strong sales skills. Have understanding of the hospitality industry and the Grand Hotel's market placement.

Benefits:

As a people focused Investor In People Company we offer a great range of benefits to the successful candidate, including:

Private Healthcare Free meals on duty. Uniform provided. Corporate membership rate at the local leisure centre Company personal contributory pension scheme. Excellent staff rate of £50 Bed & Breakfast in any of the four Elite Hotels, subject to availability. An attractive room rate for family with a 50% discount off our selling price. 30% discount on food, drinks and treatments. A share in the Company Gratuities scheme. An Employee Assistance program managed by Hospitality Action, including a free confidential counselling help line. Staff Christmas party. Free Car Parking. Discounted stays with Small Luxury Hotels of the World.