Aloft Birmingham Eastside and The Eastside Rooms offer something genuinely different. A globally recognised brand paired with one of Birmingham’s most exciting and versatile conference venues, creating a platform where sales is fast‑paced, visible and full of opportunity.
As Sales Executive, this is not a role built around waiting for business to come in. It is about going out and finding it.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying and developing new opportunities, building relationships with clients and positioning both the hotel and conference venue as the first choice in the market. Whether you are researching new sectors, reaching out to potential accounts or creating reasons for clients to engage with us, your focus will be on generating momentum and driving revenue.
You will work closely with the wider commercial team, contributing to the overall sales strategy and gaining exposure to how a high‑performing sales function operates within a complex, high‑volume environment. The scale of the venue and the diversity of business means no two days are the same, and the learning curve is real.
What sets this role apart is the support around you. You are not just representing a single property. You are backed by a global brand, an international conference venue with real scale, and the wider Aimbridge EMEA commercial network. That gives you access to tools, insight and expertise that will accelerate your development and give you a broader understanding of commercial strategy.
What We’re Looking For
- We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and motivated by growth.
- You will be comfortable picking up the phone, starting conversations and building relationships from scratch. You will enjoy being out in the market, representing the business and creating opportunities rather than waiting for them.
- Energy and mindset are key. You will be naturally driven, commercially aware and keen to develop your skills within a sales environment that will challenge and stretch you. You will be curious, resilient and able to maintain momentum, even when building new business takes time.
- Experience in hospitality sales is helpful, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to engage, your willingness to learn and your ambition to grow your career within a business that can offer genuine progression.
- You’ll be the face of the business, meeting clients locally and further afield, so it’s key that you can drive and have access to your own transport.
What You Can Expect from Us
This is a role where progression is both realistic and visible.
Within this hotel alone, there are multiple examples of individuals who have started in sales roles and progressed into Director of Sales positions. Others have taken that experience and moved into above‑property commercial roles within Aimbridge, stepping into more strategic, corporate positions across the wider business.
The environment is set up to support that kind of growth. Through the backing of Aimbridge and our brand partners, you will have access to systems, training and commercial insight that enable you to build capability quickly. Strong performance is recognised, and there is a clear pathway for those who are ready to step up.
We want our team to have a work‑life balance that works both for them and the business. Please feel free to talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
Benefits
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide – staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
- Subsidised meals on duty
- Paid breaks
- Financial contribution towards childcare up to age 12, from day 1 of employment
- Annual wellbeing allowance up to £500
- A minimum of 30 days holiday (pro rata for part time and condensed hours working patterns)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Holiday purchase scheme and Cycle to work scheme.
- Wagestream – stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Company sick pay - giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
- Annual reviews for salary and employee benefits
- A genuine commitment to your personal and professional growth through our excellent Learning & Development offerings
- Regular recognition of your contribution, including team appreciation days and events, monthly and annual awards and on‑the‑spot rewards
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, you can reach the HR team by phone (0121 820 6000) or email hr@eastsiderooms.com.
