Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants. At Edwardian Hotels London, it’s the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.
At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the fore of our culture.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Manager - Business Travel, to join Edwardian Hotels London.
Overview
An amazing opportunity to join the Sales Team at Edwardian Hotels London as a Sales Manager - Business Travel.
Responsibilities
- Perform a key role in driving business from corporate business travel and TMCs to achieve revenue, profit and customer satisfaction goals.
- Proactively, strategically and efficiently manage direct corporate and 3rd party account portfolio associated with this sector.
- Maintain day‑to‑day business relationships with clients, both management and bookers, and develop new client relationships.
- Achieve year‑on‑year revenue increase from direct corporate accounts and 3rd party accounts to enhance profitability of contracted business.
- Lead and manage all sales activities linked to account portfolio and build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders through efficiency and industry knowledge.
- Expand the network of contacts and bookers, monitor competition and work on increasing share for all managed accounts.
- Conduct effective site inspections and presentations, business reviews with clients and produce accurate sales reporting using business analytics and reporting tools.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar role with a good understanding of the corporate market.
- Ease at building relationships and effective communication.
- Ability to read and analyse business analytics data to form strategic future plans.
- Confidence to work under pressure in a high‑volume environment.
- Profound knowledge of the hotels and all of their facilities to provide the highest service levels.
Company Benefits
- 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.
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