Director of Sales

This creative and stylish new kid on the block was launched in early 2022, and is creating a buzz in the hotel and private members club world. They are looking for a current and connected Director of Sales to drive the business forward through inventive strategies and collaborative team management, always with a focus on high quality customer service. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sales Director will lead on the strategy for new revenue streams whilst sustaining and growing the existing portfolio by maintaining close relationships with valuable guests and agents.

Responsibilities

Lead on strategy for new revenue streams whilst sustaining and growing the existing portfolio by maintaining close relationships with valuable guests and agents; Develop annual sales and marketing strategies for rooms, membership, F&B and events; Participate in monthly P+L meetings and generate a monthly summary report on financial performance for Rooms, F&B, Membership and Events against budget, forecast, LY and the external market; Manage and inspire a team across the Events, Membership, Revenue and Reservations Departments; Mentor and develop the Sales Team, nurturing talent and developing an effective succession planning system

Requirements

Well networked internationally with a focus on creative markets such as film, art, music and fashion; Ability to understand national and international market trends affecting sales performance; Comfortable developing relationships with guests, members, stakeholders, travel agents, collaborators, concierge companies, corporate clients, social clients and end users/guests globally; Thrives in trade environments representing the business at appropriate sales trips and networking events; Team leader embodying the spirit, ethos and integrity of the brand; Ability to mentor and develop the Sales Team, nurturing talent and developing an effective succession planning system

Nice to have

Luxury hospitality background; Extensive experience in managing a successful sales and marketing team; Experience in creating and overseeing strategies and budgets