Director of Sales in Sheffield

What we are looking for:

• Strong sales and commercial employment history, ideally working with branded hotels.
• Considerable experience representing MICE and corporate hotel offerings.
• Experienced in spearheading proactive sales efforts across multiple hotel sites.
• Natural Company ambassador, able to confidently represent the business in any professional setting.
• Fully competent to work with a variety of commercial systems, experience with Delphi ideal.
• Acute financial awareness, capable of contributing to the hotel’s budgeting and strategy processes.
• Ability to multitask and juggle differing priorities across a range of stakeholders and brands.

Day in the life of:

The Director of Sales is responsible for carrying out and leading the proactive sales efforts for the hotel. This role will yield all available sales and revenue opportunities across a variety of avenues locally and nationally. The Director of Sales will execute the full proactive sales journey including identifying, securing, and maintaining revenue generating business. This role will have excellent contacts and a prosperous network across multiple industries and sectors. The Director of Sales will spearhead all proactive sales dialogue with potential clients and will efficiently and strategically secure business in line with annual sales targets and commercial strategies. The Director of Sales will be responsible for sales activity relating to all hotel revenue streams including rooms division, food and beverage, and MICE. You will be responsible for line managing the on-property Meeting and Events Sales team and will report directly into the Group Sales Director.

Example key responsibilities:

• Retain a comprehensive database of sales activity information using a computerised system (Delphi).
• Record all activity and ensure revenue generating activity is repeated while unsuccessful strategies are reviewed and re-established.
• Attend weekly and monthly commercial strategy meetings, taking the lead where appropriate.
• Act as a Company ambassador and explore any and all commercial opportunities, including client appointments, leading product show-rounds, hosting fam trips and group hospitality events, attending networking events, being involved in the local community as a hotel representative, maintaining an active social media presence, and participating in exhibitions.
• Execute the full proactive sales journey including identifying, securing, and maintaining revenue generating business.
• Take personal accountability for securing and contracting business.
• Support in educating the associated hotel department, encouraging sales awareness and opportunities.
• Support to create a one-team culture in which any opportunities to maximise revenue are pursued.
• Responsible for the performance of brand and Company auditing for the proactive sales division, such as the mystery guest report, QA visits, and test calls.

What you will get in return:

• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Team member of the month - £100 and Team member of the year - £500.
• Uniform Provided.
• Competitive pay and package including TRONC.
• Additional annual leave and family leave.
• Additional pension contribution.

Please note: Interviews for this position will be held in January.

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.