Director Of Sales

Sofitel Brisbane Central

Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site
Corporate account management
Business development
Relationship building
The Director of Sales is responsible for targeting, qualifying and contracting predominately local and global corporate accounts not yet utilising the property

Job Summary

  • The Director of Sales is responsible for targeting, qualifying and contracting predominately local and global corporate accounts not yet utilising the property.
  • Create and implement a proactive sales strategy for Room accommodation in the Group (Business Groups and MICE Groups) & Corporate segment (Transient Negotiated) along with ancillary revenue streams not limited to F & B managed streams such as Room Hire & Catering.
  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide, complimentary stays in UK and North Ireland, and 50% food discounts in our restaurants.

Matching Summary

The Director of Sales is responsible for targeting, qualifying and contracting predominately local and global corporate accounts not yet utilising the property.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate account management
  • Business development
  • Relationship building
  • Sales strategy implementation
  • Contract negotiation
  • MICE and Corporate segments

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Process-led individual
  • Collaborative team player
  • Guest centric approach
  • Dynamic and adaptable

Key Requirements

  • Hotel Sales experience
  • Experience with Lanyon/CVENT, Delphi, ANAIS, Opera
  • Experience with TMC & MICE distribution platforms
  • Reporting and prior team management experience
  • Competent financial acumen (P&L/Budget/Forecasts)

Work Rights

Must have the right to work in the UK

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