Sales Executive - London

Sales Executive - St James, London

St James’ Court a Taj Hotel and Taj 51 Buckingham Gate

What does it take to be part of our Heritage?

Would you like to come and work as a Sales Executive for an international brand that is world-renowned for excellence, commitment to its employees and warmth and hospitality to its guests?

Working for the Taj Group sets you aside from other leading hotel brands worldwide. We instil a concept called Tajness into the DNA of all of our employees through our brand values of Mutual Respect and Sincere care; this means not only that we are able to offer every single guest a unique experience during their stay with us, but also the happiness in the workplace that our associates deserve.

Benefits for the Sales Executive

• Ten complimentary nights including breakfast (dependant on contract) plus 50% discount on F&B and Spa within hotels in the Taj Group
• 25% discount off treatments/products at the Wellness Centre, the hotel Spa
• The Corporate Sales Manager will be a member of life insurance and pension scheme
• Chair massage and Chiropody treatments
• Introduction scheme
• Social Events
• Meals on duty

Sales Executive - our expectations

• Visit potential clients at their office to present the property and to identify business potential, the decision-makers, decision dates and the best tactics to secure business.
• Invite potential clients to the hotel to view both properties. 
• Re-contract existing accounts on an annual basis.
• Acquire new accounts from Corporate, Mice and Group Segment
• Entertain as appropriate, according to business potential (prior authorisation required using ‘Entertainment’ form.)
• With some accounts it will be necessary to arrange an evening reception for a group of agents or corporate clients to develop business.
• Prepare a monthly report showing all client conversations, with a covering summary showing a list of client appointments and bookings taken.
• Assist fellow members of the team with FAM trips and evening events where appropriate and when requested.
• Assist Sales Co-ordinator with administrative tasks where necessary, particularly when reports need to be put together for Executives visiting from Head Office and supporting the production of month end sales reports when required.
• To ensure that month end reports are produced, including company and agent production for month end and YTD vs previous year.
• Attend Trade Shows

If this sounds like the perfect role, we’d love to hear from you!