Hotel Sales Executive in Eastbourne

The View Hotel Eastbourne is a stylish seafront hotel located on the town’s main promenade, offering 130 contemporary en-suite bedrooms, many with balconies and panoramic views of the English Channel. With a modern bar, welcoming restaurant, and flexible event spaces, we cater to leisure guests, corporate clients, and group business.

Proudly managed by Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, part of the global Aimbridge brand, we are connected to an extensive portfolio of hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Aimbridge partners with leading brands offering a people-first culture and excellent career development opportunities.

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• Starting salary above the National Living Wage
• Industry-leading training and leadership development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Minimum of 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• Company sick pay
• Paid breaks and staff meals on duty
• Free staff parking
• Hotel discounts across our portfolio – up to 50% off food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme

As Hotel Sales Executive, you will proactively generate and convert new business to support the hotel’s revenue and commercial objectives, while managing and growing existing accounts through regular contact and strong relationship building. You will handle sales leads from initial enquiry through to booking confirmation, ensuring a professional and seamless client journey, and organise and deliver site visits, hotel tours, and familiarisation (FAM) trips. The role involves travelling locally to meet clients, attending networking events, and representing the hotel externally, alongside conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities. You will maintain accurate records of sales activity, leads, and accounts to support forecasting and reporting, work closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth handover of confirmed business, and monitor and report on sales KPIs, pipeline activity, and overall revenue performance.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to engage confidently with clients, vendors, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing. Strong organisational abilities are essential to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and work efficiently under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail and overseeing budgets and schedules. You should have a customer-focused mindset, able to anticipate client needs, deliver exceptional service, and resolve issues promptly. Experience in event planning—including logistics, catering, and audio-visual requirements—is highly desirable, along with the ability to stay up to date with hospitality and event trends. Flexibility and a solution-oriented approach are key, allowing you to respond effectively to last-minute requests or unexpected changes.

Proven experience in Hospitality Sales, Conference & Events Sales, or a similar commercial role is required. You should be outgoing, confident, and personable, able to build rapport quickly. Strong organisational, administrative, and time-management skills are necessary, along with a sales-driven mindset with effective negotiation and influencing abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is expected, and you should be able to work independently and collaboratively. A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends, is important, as is a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.

Desirable qualifications include knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering, Fourth PMS, or other CRM systems, experience in hospitality marketing or event promotion, and a qualification in sales, events, or hospitality. Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’. So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.