Food & Beverage Sales Executive - Blackfriars, London

Food & Beverage Sales Executive - Blackfriars, London

The Food and Beverage Sales Executive is responsible for the development and commercial success of the hotel's four food and beverage outlets.

This role focuses on attracting new customers, promoting the outlets, and driving business growth through innovative strategies and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development: Proactively prospect and qualify new leads for the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. Develop new business by attracting new customers and promoting the outlets.

Customer Relationship Management: Develop strong, ongoing relationships with prospects and customers. Build and maintain good relationships with customers (hotel and external/local) .

Pipeline Management: Maintain a well-developed pipeline of prospects.

Strategic Planning: Develop with the guidance of the Director of Sales & Marketing & the Director of F&B strategic plans for expanding F&B outlets, considering market trends, customer preferences, and business goals.

Collaboration: Work directly with the Director of F&B to craft innovative business development strategies and tactics to achieve rapid growth. Collaborate with the hotel marketing & PR team to create unique F&B concepts that resonate with the target audience.

Market Analysis: Track and monitor competitors’ products and activities. Stay informed about market trends and competitive offerings.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in sales or business development within food and beverage venues either in hospitality industry or as stand alone.
• Strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscape.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive business plans.
• Basic understanding in social media and marketing.
• Proven entrepreneurial skills is a plus

This role requires a proactive, innovative individual with a passion for driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Just some of the benefits you will enjoy as a Food & Beverage Sales Executive

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Complimentary laundry service for work attire
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide  

About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located directly outside Blackfriars station, a few minutes away from Bank and is a short stroll from St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and South Bank. The Grade II-listed five-star hotel is steeped in regal history, residing on the former grounds of King Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace. The hotel offers 205 stylish guest rooms and suites, 4 meeting spaces, 2 restaurants, 1 signature bar and 1 Lobby Lounge.

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1250 hotels in over 76 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next steps: Apply today for this Food & Beverage Sales Executive role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!