Summary: The Director of Sales at room2 Belfast is responsible for driving revenue growth and market positioning for the hotel, focusing on sustainable hospitality and building high-impact relationships. This leadership role requires a strategic sales approach to establish room2 Belfast as the premier choice for long-stay and corporate accommodations. The position involves collaboration with various teams to achieve commercial targets while championing the brand's core values of sustainability and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development within the Belfast hotel market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a dynamic sales strategy to position room2 Belfast as the premier long-stay and corporate accommodation choice.
• Identify and secure new business partnerships with key industries in Belfast.
• Assist Group Agent Account Manager in fostering connections with relocation agents and travel management companies.
• Represent room2 Belfast at industry events, trade shows, and local networking forums.
• Oversee corporate and long-stay accounts, ensuring high engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Lead corporate contract negotiations aligned with revenue goals.
• Drive internal lead generation initiatives.
• Provide insights into market trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities.
• Partner with local business networks and economic development agencies.
• Organise site inspections, FAM trips, and account review meetings.
• Expand leisure market share by developing relationships with travel agencies and event organisers.
• Champion room2’s sustainability commitments and develop local sustainability partnerships.
• Collaborate with Marketing to enhance brand recognition as a sustainable accommodation provider.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in hotel room sales and business development.
• Strong network in Belfast’s hospitality, business, relocation, and tourism sectors.
• Experience leading high-level negotiations and revenue-driven strategies.
• Passion for sustainability and innovative accommodation concepts.
• Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and leadership skills.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other