De vere

Director of Sales

22/01/2025
full-time
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£61500 - £61500 / year

Job Description

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.


Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we’re well-connected for all major London transport links.


At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Director of Sales

Are you an experienced Director of Sales with a passion for the hospitality industry and enjoy working within the MICE Sector?

We are recruiting for a Director of Sales to join our team at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.


As the Director of Sales you will lead all proactive sales activity for the property, creating and implementing a cohesive and proactive Sales & Marketing plan. As a key member of the property’s Senior Management team, you will also play an active role in the development of the venue’s business plan, focussing on building long-term, profitable client relationships to enable revenue growth and retention. You will also work closely with the wider De Vere Sales teams to help drive sales and positively represent the Company at various events.


Your Skills & Experience:

  • You have a proven track record of developing and winning new MICE business and significantly growing existing customers, and a strong understanding of the UK market, particularly the meeting and conferencing market
  • You have experience within the hotel/hospitality sector and will ideally have some local M&E agency sector knowledge and experience using OPERA although this is not essential
  • You are naturally confident, highly driven and have a focused and ambitious nature.

Benefits:

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Director of Sales.

  • Competitive salary, bonus & benefits package
  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance plus discounted family memberships
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
  • Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
  • 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment
  • We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
  • As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we’ll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
  • Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
  • Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
  • We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
  • Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
  • Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
  • We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
  • Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

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Director of Sales

07/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

Job Ref: AM13884

Branch: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa

Location: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa, Cardiff

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 06/01/2025

Closing date: 08/02/2025
Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales
Description

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

  • £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team – T&C’s apply
  • Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

  • Meals provided whilst on shift
  • Sales incentives and initiative rewards
  • Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
  • Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
  • Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
  • Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
  • Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel
  • Group Brand Portfolio
  • Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
  • Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
  • Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

  • Passionate and willingness to learn
  • Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
  • Genuinely friendly and caring
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Ambitious and hard working and able to develop their team
  • Excellent standards
  • Lead from the front Good organisational / time management skills.
  • Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
  • Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
  • Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland.

We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.


The Role:


What will I be doing?

  • As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace
  • Integral part of the growth & development of future and repeat business
  • Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
  • Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
  • Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
  • Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
  • Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
  • Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
  • Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
  • Attend Sales events, as required
  • Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
  • Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
  • Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

The 4-star Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa is a modern hotel ideally located in the city centre of Cardiff, with 172 spacious bedrooms. The hotel is perfectly suited for business and leisure travellers big conference room, excellent transport links, restaurant and our hotel lounge, the Urban Bar & Kitchen as an ideal spot for dining and good drinks. For the relaxation and well-being of the guests, the hotel offers an 18-metre swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi. Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa is a great place for a business trip or for those guests who are looking for a weekend away.

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Director of Sales

06/12/2024
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Director of Sales

The Copthorne Hotel Slough – Windsor is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Sales with business acumen to join their fantastic team! As Director of Sales, you will be responsible for the sales effort of the Hotel in line with overall financial business mix objectives.

As Director of Sales your key responsibilities include:

  • Together with General Manager and the Revenue team, develop and implement strategic plans to source, drive and grow revenue across all segments, constantly monitoring results and adjusting strategies and activities to make sure objectives and targets are met
  • To capture a greater market share and increase revenues in conjunction with all sales resources.
  • Manage a portfolio of existing and prospect accounts, taking the lead on rate negotiations and account management activities whilst ensuring we maximise our market share
  • Devise and implement marketing campaigns in support of Food and Beverage sales.
  • Drive and co-ordinate all sales activity to maximise revenue from existing accounts at hotel level, national and international level.
  • To participate in forecasting the hotel business mix, revenues and control mechanisms

We offer a benefits package including:

  • Sales Incentive Plan – Quarterly and Yearly
  • Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
  • Training and development
  • Sales Incentive plan
  • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Career development and salary reviews
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
  • 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
  • Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
  • Length of Service related holiday scheme
  • My Millennium discount perks
  • Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
  • Life Assurance
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme

About the Hotel

The Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor is ideally situated, close to historical Windsor and the prestigious Slough Trading Estate. The hotel offers 219 comfortable guest rooms, 24-hour concierge service, impeccable customer service and modern amenities, as well as an indoor swimming pool and sauna.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it, As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Yearly bonus

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Work from home

Experience:

  • Business development: 1 year (preferred)
  • Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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06/12/2024
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Job Title: Director of Sales – Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Location: Flexible on location – Travel required nationally and to the head office in London

With 37 inspiring lifestyle hotels across the UK, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin offer unparalleled sophistication, tailored service, and authentic experiences. Each of our properties tells a unique story, combining timeless elegance with modern luxury.

We are seeking a visionary Director of Sales to lead our passionate sales team and drive our commercial success. As our Director of Sales, you will be instrumental in shaping our brands’ future, blending strategic vision with hands-on leadership to ensure continued commercial success.

What you’ll be doing as Director of Sales:
  • Design, implement, and manage sales strategies to achieve revenue targets across the hotel portfolio.
  • Identify and optimise revenue potential from various market segments, including corporate, leisure, groups, and events.
  • Partner with the Commercial and Senior Leadership Teams to establish sales forecasts and revenue objectives.
  • Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team, ensuring their performance aligns with business goals.
  • Supervise both direct and indirect reports, including key roles like Regional Directors of Sales and National Account Directors.
  • Implement effective training programs to enhance team skills and performance.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key clients, travel agencies, and business partners to drive growth.
  • Oversee agreements to ensure profitability, improved performance, and strengthened partnerships.
  • Represent the brand at trade shows, networking events, and client meetings to boost visibility and secure new business.

    • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and performance metrics to adjust strategies and seize new opportunities.

What we’re looking for…
  • Proven track record in leading sales operations, preferably within the luxury hotel or lifestyle hospitality sector.
  • Expertise in managing regional, multi-site sales operations, with measurable success in revenue growth.
  • Deep knowledge of the UK hotel market, including corporate, leisure, and group sales.
  • Strong ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing sales teams across geographically dispersed locations.
  • Skilled in creating and executing sales strategies aligned with business goals, using data-driven insights.
  • Exceptional skills in fostering relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Capable of inspiring and managing diverse teams while thriving in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
  • Demonstrable success in process improvements and driving change within multi-brand organizations.
  • Strong understanding of the luxury hospitality market with the ability to respond to emerging trends and challenges.

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office and sales tools, with a meticulous approach to detail and high-level presentation skills.

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

  • Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin with rooms available from £65 per night.
  • Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
  • 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
  • Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career.
  • High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more.
  • Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
  • Referral schemes that pay up to £1,500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
  • We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family.

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with:

  • Private Medical Healthcare.
  • Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPIs.
  • Critical Illness cover.
  • Life Assurance.

Our Sustainability Goals:

  • 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
  • We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round.
  • We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
  • Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.


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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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