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Clusters Sales Manager - Bloomsbury, London

Employer
Imperial London Hotels
Location
Bloomsbury, London
Salary
£45,000 per annum DOE + Benefits
Closing date
7 Jun 2023

Job Details

Clusters Sales Manager - Bloomsbury, London

40 hours a week (Flexible 5/ 7 days)

£45,000 (Dependent on experience) + Benefits

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 seven 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 a fantastic variety of meetings and events spaces with flexibility to accommodate a roundtable discussion for 6 people to a large conference attended by over 700 delegates within our 28 meeting rooms.

We are now recruiting for a Cluster Sales Manager based in the heart of Bloomsbury to join our vibrant and multi-cultural teamWe don't want you to work for us, we want you to work with us and be part of our ILH Family. 

In this exciting role as Cluster Sales Manager, you will be reporting to our Head of Sales and implementing strategies to achieve our hotels sales & revenue targets. Responsible for generating new sales, networking, and nurturing our existing clients’ expectations.

What you’ll be doing

As Cluster Sales Manager your key responsibilities will include the following:

OPERATIONAL

  • Perform day to day sales activity including lead generation, account management, face to face meetings, contracting, client entertainment, national sales trips, attending trade shows and networking.
  • Take responsibility for managing assigned existing accounts and developing new contacts by personal and consistent sales services.
  • Have full product knowledge of the facilities offered.
  • Maintain confidentiality of guest and associate’s information and pertinent hotel data.
  • Calling potential clients, arranging show arounds and converting enquiries in sales.
  • Arranging own sales appointments and actioning professional follow up accordingly.
  • Establish key relationships with corporate clients and agencies to ensure maximum exposure and increase revenue.
  • Have a clear strategy and account plan for each client.
  • Ensure pro-active follow up of all business, referrals, and potential sales leads.
  • Attend, host and coordinate client entertaining as required.
  • Development and implementation of hotel sales plan also maximizing revenue and profit.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly and monthly hotel meetings as required.
  • To identify creative ideas to help improve and differentiate Imperial London Hotels.

What we’d like from you

  • You will have proven experience gained in sales, ideally from within the Hospitality sector.
  • Experience of sales and negotiation skills.
  • Commercially focused with good knowledge of local trends and competitor activity.
  • Confident and engaging manner with the ability to build rapport and trust at all levels both internally and externally.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills.
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal.
  • 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) increasing with length of service up to 33 days
  • Free Meals on Duty and Uniforms
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • £300 Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Opportunity to explore other roles within ILH Group after 1 year of service
  • 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels (excluding Morton Hotel)
  • Interest-free season ticket loan (after probation)
  • Training and development through our ILH Group Academy
  • Employee recognition awards, Christmas Party and other social events
  • Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, and Restaurant outlets
  • Reward and recognition schemes
  • e-points to be used across several high street brands and online retailers
  • Wage stream – flexible access to pay
  • Supported by Hospitality Action
  • Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Restaurant outlets

Company

Imperial London Hotels opened their doors to guests in Bloomsbury, Central London since 1837. All that time they have been operating as an independent family business, providing a warm welcome to those who stay in one of their Russell Square based Hotels.

Imperial London Hotels currently operates seven 3 & 4-star hotels in the heart of Bloomsbury. Independent and family owned, ILH has a unique heritage and culture that remains its foundation as it evolves and modernises.

The portfolio includes The Royal National Hotel which remains UK largest hotel with over 1,600 rooms. The Bedford Hotel, The City Sleeper, The President Hotel, The Tavistock Hotel, The Morton Hotel and The Holliday Inn, Bloomsbury.

Following a major refurbishment, The Imperial Hotel will open as ILH flagship 4* Deluxe Hotel in 2024.

Company info
Website
Mini-site
Imperial London Hotels
Telephone
02072783922
Location
6 Coram Street
London
London
WC1N 1HA
GB

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