Sales Executive

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking to for a Sales Executive to join our growing team.

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

As our Sales Executive you will be responsible for proactive sales activities and account management. Reporting directly to the Senior Business Development Director, you will maximize sales through structured proactive sales planning and actions to achieve/exceed budgeted targets. Working closely with the hotel Business Development Director you will be required to drive sales from our local corporate clients and contribute to the success of the hotel’s group and catering budget.

You are a team player and contribute to a professional and balanced working environment who creates pride in delivering a consistent guest experience.

Our Sales Executives have:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a sales role within hospitality industry is essential for this role.
• Strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans.
• A degree of knowledge of all market segments i.e., corporate, conference
• The ability to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in using Microsoft packages, Delphi knowledge is desirable plus knowledge of Opera Sales and Catering.
• The ability to demonstrates relevant functional experience and good knowledge of relevant topics and collaboration with other hotel departments.

We are committed to offer and provide our Sales Executives with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:

• Competitive salary plus annual sales bonus and great IHG perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) 
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Subsidised childcare support.
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.