Sales Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland | Formerly Jurys Inn
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Hinckley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a full-time temporary maternity cover as a Sales Manager at Leonardo Hotels in Hinckley. The Sales Manager will focus on developing and implementing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. The position requires a proactive approach to seeking new business opportunities within the Meetings & Events industry. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales strategies
- Conduct blitz days and confirm new business contracts
- Proactively seek new M&E leads and enquiries
- Manage client relationships and conduct sales meetings
- Perform site visits and negotiate contracts
- Achieve sales targets
Key Skills:
- Driving licence as travel is required
- A minimum of 12 months experience in the Meetings & Events Industry
- Sales Strategy Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Negotiation skills
- Experience in conducting sales meetings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven track record of successful sales performance
- Previous experience in the hotel industry is a plus
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hinckley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Company Description Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland | Formerly Jurys Inn is part of the Leonardo Hotels chain, one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in Europe with over 150 hotels in 13 countries, including 52 in the UK & Ireland. Our hotels are ideally located for sightseeing, shopping, and business, with spacious comfortable bedrooms and excellent service. Whether for business or leisure, a warm welcome awaits at Leonardo Hotels. #ComeJoinUs
Role Description This is a full-time temporary maternity cover on-site role as a Sales Manager located in Hinckley. The Sales Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to sales, including developing and implementing sales strategies, blitz days, confirming new business contracts, proactively seeking new M&E leads and enquiries, managing client relationships, conducting sales meetings, site visits, negotiating contracts, and achieving sales targets.
Qualifications/Requirements Driving licence as travel is required A minimum of 12 months experience in the Meetings & Events Industry Sales Strategy Development, Client Relationship Management, and Negotiation skills Experience in conducting sales meetings and achieving sales targets Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Proven track record of successful sales performance Previous experience in the hotel industry is a plus