Director Of Sales

Do you have experience in growing a brand-new product and have a passion for sales?

This could be the role for you…

We’re looking for a Director of Sales to join our team at the Holiday Inn London Shepperton!

You’ll be Responsible for the development and execution of a pro-active strategic approach to sales across the group including accommodation, F&B, wedding and events. In doing so create a high performing sales team that secures and develops new business, while growing existing accounts for the hotels and residential properties in order to drive incremental sales and exceed the expectations of the business. We would love to hear from you!

What will you be doing as a Director of Sales

• Provide exceptional strategic business leadership to drive superior business results.
• Lead the development of a driven passionate high performing team to that influence property level sales in order to exceed annual account goals.
• Partner with strategic assets such as exhibition centres, tourism drivers in geographical location to maximise exposure and sales for hotels.
• Sets the direction through the development and execution of a sales plan for hotel team that becomes the roadmap to drive sales and exceed target.
• Builds strong, supportive relationships with the hotel and wider KGH Sales and operations team
• Consults, inspires and enables the team to deliver stunning results with energy, creativity and enthusiasm
• 50% Account Management / 50% new business activity
• Ensure the defined accounts deliver both retention and growth revenue targets for identified market positioned hotels via direct relationships.
• Development of lapsed, and new pipeline accounts across all B2B segments
• Effectively communicate results from the agreed activity and revenue generation
• Social Media and content: liaise with marketing company, provide content of events to showcase and promote the hotel overall.
• Be fully engaged with Storyboard strategy: Promoting live events, outdoor space focus Live events calendar reminders, Local attractions / travel links, Event space, Wedding showcase, local wakes, proms and Charity events.

What will make you a great fit?

• Understanding of the Hospitality sector
• Be innovative and creative, the sky is the limit.
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of business/commercial acumen and strategic planning
• Strong IT Skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Having good knowledge of social media, film & media and sports is an advantage
• Demonstrable track record in Business Development and Account Management with ability to grow market share and account penetration as well as incrementally

Our amazing benefits

• Do you enjoy travelling? A fun weekend away? We've got you covered with preferential rates.
• Alternatively, if we do not have a hotel in that location, why not take advantage of our International IHG discounts?
• We also have shopping and discount opportunities in retail, restaurants, and events (because we know life isn't all about work).
• Are your family and friends envious of your deals? Why not give them a discount code for hotels throughout the Kew Green Hotels estate
• FREE access to the Leisure Club
• Progression and room for growth, with opportunities in the UK and abroad - we have training, courses, and updates at your fingertips!
• KewFest, Employee Appreciation Week, and the Kew Green Awards Evening are all annual events.
• Mental Health and Legal Support with our 24/7, 365 Employee Assistance Line

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Whether we are passing on a sales lead, creating an on-trend specials dish or simply looking after guests and employees, here at Kew Green we focus on the details. We know that each and every member of our team love to pursue outstanding – and we respect our people and the incredible work they do to look after our guests. And in return? Not only do we offer a highly competitive benefits package, but through our internal career development opportunities and external apprenticeship provider, we also support you wholeheartedly in your own personal pursuit of outstanding.

With an ever-growing portfolio and a number of brands across leading hotel chains including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values.

Irrespective of whether we are finding new ways to take care of our guests or supporting departments we’ve never worked in before – here at Kew Green Hotels, our obsession over the little details is who we are.

When you join the Kew Green family, you'll be part of a fast-growing company that is going global. If you've got ambition, we can match it with endless opportunities - both in the UK and much further afield.