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Sales Manager - Full Time - Elite Venue Selection Grand Hotel Sunderland

Employer
Britannia Hotels
Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
23 Sep 2018
Sales Manager – The Grand Hotel Sunderland

Looking for a new challenge?

Apply now and you could be working for The Grand Hotel Sunderland! Our Hotel offers spacious accommodation and a superb location overlooking the beautiful beaches of Seaburn, just two miles from the city centre.

The Grand Hotel Sunderland offers 82-bedrooms, an on-site Bar & Restaurant and five versatile event rooms that can accommodate up to 300 delegates. Due to continued expansion and high business demand, we are seeking an experienced Hotel Sales Manager who can build and develop relationships with new and existing clients to maximise sales.

As Sales Manager you will be required to:

 

  • Communicate with new and existing clients to encourage & maintain business.
  • Take a hands-on approach on the daily operation with regards to Sales.
  • Oversee events in conjunction with the wedding/event co-ordinator.
  • Complete weekly reporting in line with company expectations.

You will manage the sales function for both conference and events and bedroom business. You will be expected to work as part of a team and liaise with other Heads of Department with regards to promotions, events and new clients. The key to this role is proactive sales to ensure new business is being introduced to the hotel to build on our existing client base.

A passion for sales is vital, as it knowledge of the local area. Experience in hospitality is beneficial and a focus on proactive sales is desirable.

This position offers a very attractive salary and the opportunity for you to get creative with your sales initiative.

In return for your commitment, we will support you in this new opportunity, with

 

  • Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum
  • Discounted stays for you & your family at any of our hotels & parks
  • Meals on duty (Subject to eligibility)
  • Uniform (Subject to position)
  • Accelerated promotional prospects

The Grand Hotel Sunderland are an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants from non-EEC countries will require work permits or permission to work issued by the Home Office.

The Grand Hotel Sunderland will not recognise any submissions related to unsolicited applications and no agency fees will apply in relation to such submissions.  If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any director or employee of our company, we will not accept liability for commissions or other charges if we subsequently employ that candidate whether directly or through another agency. Where an agency’s correspondence contains a disclaimer indicating otherwise, our policy will prevail in this regard.

Positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, candidates of any sexes or sexual orientation. All vacancies are posted both externally and internally on a weekly basis to ensure access to all applicants.

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