Job Ref: AM13466Branch: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & SpaLocation: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, AccringtonSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40 hours per weekPosted date: 10/10/2024Closing date: 23/11/2024Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of SalesDescriptionWould you like to work for a company that gives you: 250, up to 1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C s applyLong service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:Meals provided whilst on shiftSales incentives and initiative rewardsDiscounted / Free use of leisure facilities Hotel specific Free Car Parking Hotel specific Stays in our hotels at discounted prices orEven free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,Opportunities for your personal development within the HotelGroup Brand PortfolioFully funded apprenticeships T&C s applyAnnual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank HolidaysOpportunity to buy additional holiday entitlementsPension enrolmentDoes the below sound like you?Passionate and willingness to learnPositive attitude and someone who makes our guests smileGenuinely friendly and caringEnjoys working as part of a teamAmbitious and hard working and able to develop their teamExcellent standardsLead from the front Good organisational / time management skills.Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressureAbility to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekendsAble to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the timeKlarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of SalesWe offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland.We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.The RoleWhat will I be doing?As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplaceIntegral part of the growth & development of future and repeat businessAnalysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leadsDevelop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streamsNegotiate room rates/packages with corporate clientsDevelop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channelsPrepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditionsWork within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunitiesCooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programsAttend Sales events, as requiredProduce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leadsAnswer customer queries in a prompt and professional mannerManage staff performance in compliance with company policies and proceduresRecruit, manage, train and develop the Sales teamThe Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is a beautiful 700-year-old country manor set in the Lancashire countryside in idyllic grounds. Original features of the building, including turrets, porticos and a vast staircase spread a charming atmosphere and make your stay memorable. The Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is the perfect spot for a relaxing break. In the spa the hotel offers professional treatments, a heated indoor pool, sauna and a modern fitness centre. Restaurant Cameo and Bar serve international dishes and a great selection of wines. This mid-scale hotel is a great place for business visitors as well as for leisure travellers.











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