Job Ref: DAL6579 Branch: Clayton Hotel Chiswick Location: Clayton Hotel Chiswick, London (West) Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 06/11/2026 Closing date: 18/12/2026 Director of Sales Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great teamwork and leadership are at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Director of Sales who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally. In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group. As Director of Sales, you will report to the General Manager with a dotted line to Group Sales UK. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success. Benefits Free employee meals on duty 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels 30% Off Friends & Family rate Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events Performance-related bonus plan Your Key Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations of the sales and meeting and events department to maximise revenue and client satisfaction. Conduct sales activities, including lead generation, meetings, contract negotiations, and trade shows. Track corporate accounts monthly to monitor performance and address declines. Manage Corporate and Consortia RFPs for increased hotel participation. Analyse GDS reports to enhance business strategies, focusing on meetings and conferences. Provide performance reports to the General Manager and Central Office. Contribute to pricing strategies and forecasts with management. What You Will Need: 2 to 3 years of experience in a Senior sales role, preferably in a hotel or customer-focused environment. A creative thinker with an outgoing personality, capable of building new relationships and maintaining existing ones. Experience in driving meeting & conference business within a hotel environment.. Strong leadership skills & experience of managing a team Sales-focused, target-driven, and results-oriented. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide clear reports to clients and colleagues. Confident, ambitious, and proactive in approach. About us Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application. At Clayton Hotel Chiswick, everything we do is a little more personal. Whether that's getting to know you a little more or in the small gestures that make your stay that bit more memorable. We're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you. Located on the Chiswick High Road, it's a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. If you want to see even more of London, we're conveniently located just by Gunnersbury Underground Station which connects you across the city. Marrying contemporary design with stylish interiors, our 4-star hotel offers 11 sophisticated conference spaces, all flooded with natural daylight and fully accessible. We are just 20-minutes to London Heathrow, via the M4 motorway, and 20-minutes into central London. TPBN1_UKCT
Director of Sales employer: Clayton Hotel Chiswick
Dalata Hotel Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises teamwork, innovation, and professional growth within the vibrant hospitality sector. As an HR Manager, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values employee development through initiatives like the Dalata Academy, while enjoying generous benefits such as free meals, discounted stays, and performance-related bonuses. Join us in shaping a positive workplace culture and delivering outstanding guest experiences in our expanding network of hotels across Europe.
