At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales for corporate events and luxury group bookings, ensuring unforgettable client experiences.
- Company: Join The Londoner, a chic 5-star 'Super Boutique' hotel in Leicester Square.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, complimentary meals, and great discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for promotion and access to training programs for personal development.
- Why this job: Be part of a recognised Great Place to Work and elevate your career in luxury hospitality.
- Qualifications: Experience in group sales at a luxury hotel and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Become a Londoner at The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, we are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to meet our guests' exacting standards and propel their own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Group Sales Manager to join the team at The Londoner, our 5 Star Super Boutique Hotel. In this senior role, you will:
- Lead the end to end sales process for corporate events, social functions, and luxury group bookings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners to maximise repeat business.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets across events and group segments.
- Prepare compelling proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure accurate forecasting.
- Identify new business opportunities and represent The Londoner at client showcases.
- Work closely with Events Operations, Revenue, Marketing, and Front Office to deliver seamless client experiences.
- Uphold Edwardian Hotels London standards in every interaction, ensuring The Londoner remains a leader in luxury hospitality.
About You:
- Proven experience in group sales within a 5 star hotel or luxury hospitality environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of exceeding revenue targets.
- Exceptional relationship building and negotiation skills.
- Confident, polished communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple high value enquiries simultaneously.
- A passion for luxury service and delivering unforgettable client experience.
Company Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary
- 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
- Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
- Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to 500 per friend recommended.
- Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
- Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
- Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
- Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Regular social events across all hotels
- Annual company recognition events held in January each year
- Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
- Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
- Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
- Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development.
Eligibility:
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Senior Events & Group Sales Manager - London employer: Edwardian Hotels
At The Londoner, we pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work, offering a vibrant and supportive culture that prioritises the wellbeing and development of our team. Located in the heart of Leicester Square, our 5 Star Super Boutique Hotel provides exceptional opportunities for career growth, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where your talents can truly shine. Join us to be part of a hospitality experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our guests while fostering your professional journey.
