At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow commercial activities to maximise revenue and enhance brand presence.
- Company: Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, a prestigious estate in the Cotswolds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for personal growth in luxury hospitality.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential travel and direct impact on business success.
- Why this job: Join an iconic estate and shape its future in luxury hospitality.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in luxury hospitality sales and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32450 £ per year.
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds English countryside, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is part of the prestigious Emblems Collection set within 500 acres of parkland. Our vision has always been to create a place where heritage, nature and refined hospitality come together to create a truly exceptional guest experience.
We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and sales driven Commercial Director to shape the success and brand of this iconic county estate into its next chapter.
Main responsibilities:
- To be responsible for growing, nurturing and leading the commercial activities of the business
- To maximise the hotel’s revenue and maintain the competitiveness of the property
- Directly oversee and manage the sales team to ensure sales optimisation
- Build new relationships with companies and agencies to maximise on all promotional opportunities for events & sales
- To identify needed periods and proactively action business opportunities
- To create, communicate and drive sales strategies
- Growth in corporate business
- Travel to trade shows, visiting clients, as required to grow the business
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing role
- Previous experience of managing a Sales team
- A keen eye for detail, passion for hospitality and an appreciation for luxury, personalised service
- Working knowledge with software systems such as Opera Cloud and Ideas
- Excellent, strong organisational and communication skills
- Understanding of revenue trends and predictions to drive the property forward
We are offering a competitive salary for a full-time role, which may include evenings and weekends. You will report directly to the General Manager. If you are passionate about luxury hospitality and wish to contribute to the next chapter of one of Britain's most iconic country estates, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please submit your curriculum vitae, together with a brief statement outlining your motivation and vision for the role.
