At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive revenue and manage existing accounts.
- Company: Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel is part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, operating over 120 hotels worldwide.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, interest-free season ticket loan, and complimentary meals prepared by chefs.
- Other info: Participate in forecasting hotel business mix and revenue control mechanisms.
- Why this job: Join a fantastic team and contribute to providing a unique guest experience.
- Qualifications: Proven sales expertise and outstanding communication skills are essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Sales with business acumen to join their fantastic team! With your natural interpersonal skills, independence and professional appearance, inquisitive nature and your passion to achieve the best, you will have the chance to be part of providing a unique guest experience.
As the Director of Sales, you will employ your proven sales expertise, outstanding communication skills and wealth of fresh ideas to actively drive business to the hotel. Your key responsibilities include:
- Together with General Manager and the Revenue team, develop and implement strategic plans to source, drive and grow revenue across all segments, constantly monitoring results and adjusting strategies and activities to make sure objectives and targets are met.
- To capture a greater market share and increase revenues in conjunction with all sales resources.
- Manage a portfolio of existing and prospect accounts, taking the lead on rate negotiations and account management activities whilst ensuring we maximise our market share.
- Devise and implement marketing campaigns in support of Food and Beverage sales.
- Drive and co-ordinate all sales activity to maximise revenue from existing accounts at hotel level, national and international level.
- To participate in forecasting the hotel business mix, revenues and control mechanisms.
We offer a benefits package including:
- Bonus - Quarterly and Yearly
- Travel Card 1 & 2 zone
- Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
- Training and development
- Sales Incentive plan
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Career development and salary reviews
- Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- 1 Volunteer Day per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
- Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
- Length of Service related holidays scheme
- Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
- Life Assurance
- Recommend a Friend Scheme
About the Group: Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it, as well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.
Sales Director in London employer: Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers
Millennium Hotels and Resorts offers real opportunities for career development and promotion within the industry. Located in Knightsbridge, the hotel provides a vibrant work environment with social events and wellbeing activities. Employees enjoy discounts on accommodation worldwide and a supportive team culture.
Contact Details:
Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers Recruitment Team
