Sales Executive

At our Hotel Indigo Chester, the neighbourhood is truly a place like no other. Each new chapter in this neighbourhood’s epic history has brought with it architectural traditions, and every Tudor building, half-timbered house, and medieval construction in this beautiful place tells its own story. The city celebrates and commemorates these tales, bringing them to life for residents and visitors through popular parades, festivals, and cultural events. Indeed, Chester is a cultural hub, a town that sparks and celebrates all forms of creativity. From the 2000-year-old defensive walls that encircle the bewitching City of Chester to the vibrant arts scene and countless bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, this neighbourhood is positively buzzing. Enriched with local history, our boutique hotel is a great base to explore this wonderful city.

Home to The Forge, our restaurant with a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking. Our menu is a celebration of our passion for wild food. Marrying the refinement of century-old techniques with the very best local ingredients, The Forge brings to life the flavours, textures, and aromas of the lands that surround us.

This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, where you can be yourself, share stories about our wonderful neighbourhood, and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo.

Are you outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic? A natural-born storyteller? Passionate about offering excellent customer service? Then our stunning boutique hotel could be the place for you.

The Role: We’re looking for a Sales Executive to join our team and assist the Head of Sales in sourcing new leads and business opportunities. This role will focus on all market segments and geographical areas, including the international luxury leisure market, national and local corporate companies, and various industry sectors. You will utilize local knowledge, contacts, the internet, and social media platforms for focused research.

The Sales Executive will have experience in proactive sales, ideally within the hospitality sector, but this is not essential. The candidate must have excellent customer service skills, a natural passion and enthusiasm for sales and relationship building. The Sales Executive should be highly driven, tenacious, and motivated by success. A professional telephone manner is essential. Working directly with the Head of Sales, General Manager, and other key stakeholders, you will be vital in identifying and exploiting all key business opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate: We seek a Sales Executive with experience in implementing sales plans that drive measurable increases in occupancy, average rates, volume, food and beverage, and banquet sales. You will develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts to generate group and/or convention business, including room sales, food & beverage sales, and catering/banquet services. Proven success in achieving budgeted revenues and sales goals to maximize profitability is required. You will also research and deliver market intelligence and new business updates using tools like Google Alerts and develop strong local product and competitor knowledge.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.