Sales Manager

The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth for the hotel. The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, building relationships with corporate clients and travel agents, and maximizing revenue from group and corporate bookings.
Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth for the hotel.
Building and maintaining relationships with corporate clients, travel agents, and other key stakeholders.
Generating new business leads and identifying opportunities for growth.
Ensuring that sales targets are met or exceeded.
Working closely with the revenue management team to develop pricing strategies and optimize revenue.
Preparing regular reports on sales performance and market trends.
Attending trade shows and industry events to promote the hotel.
Benefits
Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
Hospital Plan.
Online Health Portal.
Eye Care.
Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
Pension Scheme.
Free meals on duty.
Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.
Ideal Candidate
Previous experience working in a hotel sales management role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
The ability to build new relationships converting high-value business
A strong account manager who can build existing relationships and grow accounts.
A commercially savvy individual with an understanding of the right business and the right time
A hunger for success in researching and identifying opportunities in the local market before securing them.
A natural networker building relationships and profiling Edinburgh's largest hotel.
Our hotel, the Holiday Inn Edinburgh, is ideally located midway between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, making it a perfect base to explore all the attractions and sights that Edinburgh has to offer. Our Academy Conference Centre offers 14 meeting rooms, located on the 5th floor of the hotel with panoramic views of the Pentland Hills, accommodating up to 120 guests.
Our hotel boasts 303 bedrooms, including Executive and Family rooms. Our dining options include the excellent Traders Restaurant, a café, and a relaxing bar. We also offer a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, and spa to help you relax and unwind.
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

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