At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales strategies and build relationships to drive revenue in a luxury hotel setting.
- Company: Join the award-winning Sofitel London-Heathrow, blending style and convenience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, free meals, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Exciting advancement opportunities within the rapidly growing Arora group.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of hotel operations.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
About us... Sofitel London-Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities. The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates.
A bit about what you will do... The Sales Manager will be responsible for assisting in creating a strategic sales & marketing plan with a focus on room hire, food & beverage and associated bedroom targets; ensuring there is a 'sales culture' amongst the team by planting monthly targets.
More about you... Experience in managing a portfolio of local Corporate Companies and hunting for new business. Passion for building relationships with extranet providers and animating relationships in order to maximise productivity. Previous experience as a Sales Manager achieved within a European market, with a good understanding of hotel business mix needs of transient and MICE business; MICE experience is preferable. Excellent communication, organisational skills and negotiation skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) are essential. A clean driving license is required. Experience of Delphi is essential and knowledge of reservations systems (Opera/OnQ) would be desirable.
What’s in it for you… Competitive salary. Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service. Free meals on duty. Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty. Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels. Food and beverage discounts. Christmas gifts and employee parties. Introduce a friend scheme. Cycle 2 work scheme. UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments. Taste card. Life assurance scheme. Wage stream. Employee assistance programme. Arora star employee recognition. Long service recognition award.
Grow with us... We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group, there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.
Sales Manager in London employer: SLH
Sofitel London Heathrow is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With competitive benefits such as 28 days of holiday, free meals on duty, and opportunities for career advancement within the Arora group, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. The hotel's prime location connected to terminal 5, along with its luxurious amenities and commitment to creating memorable experiences, makes it an attractive workplace for those seeking meaningful employment in the hospitality industry.
