Group Sales Manager

Sales Manager

• Annual Salary: Up to £55,000 plus excellent benefits (see below)
• Location: West London UK (Hybrid working post-probation)
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a pioneering property and hospitality company committed to net zero and sustainable practices. They are looking for a dynamic, business development-focused Sales Manager with experience in corporate and agency hotel sales. This role is instrumental in driving sales revenues across our growing UK-wide portfolio and expanding our B2B funnel.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop new business strategies for critical market segments such as Serviced Apartment Booking Agents, Business Travel Agents, and Corporate Accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial relationships.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate and agency clients, aligned with our sustainable brand proposition.
• Lead contract negotiations and the RFP process for corporate clients, group business, and travel agencies.
• Identify and deliver business development opportunities across all locations, focusing on transient, mid-stay, and extended-stay segments.
• Create asset-level B2B and local sales plans to meet business targets for specific locations.
• Drive partnerships with B-Corp & ESG-aligned corporate clients focusing on sustainability.
• Use AI-based prospecting and pipeline tools to fuel commercial growth efficiently.
• Enable automation and smart segmentation using Sales CRM platforms to expand reach and improve conversion.
• Conduct regular competitive & opportunity analyses to understand potential sales growth opportunities in a sustainable manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with AI, CRM, and automation tools.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and prioritise pipelining.
• Strong track record in business development within hotels, hybrid living, serviced apartments, or extended-stay sectors.
• Familiarity with UK and European travel buyer ecosystems.
• Excellent presentation skills and comfort in dealing with corporate stakeholders.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and sustain drive during challenges.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme paid quarterly.
• Hybrid working arrangement post-probation.
• 1 free night stay annually at our properties, with generous employee discounts thereafter.
• Pension scheme, loyalty rewards, and referral bonuses.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers.
• Additional annual leave with length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme and access to gym facilities in our hotels.
• Access to activity workshops and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular social activities and personal development programmes.

To apply for this Sales Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.