Sales Manager

What we’re looking for:

You should be an experienced and dynamic Sales Manager with demonstrable experience of local sales working within a branded hotel environment, ideally within the Hilton family. You should be proactive in your approach with the skills to showcase this exciting hotel to all potential clients and guests. You should have experience of developing and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies and have knowledge of revenue management, marketing, account profitability, and RFP systems.

In this role, you will:

• Have proven experience working closely with brand teams, building effective relationships with regional and global sales offices, and leveraging brand-led opportunities to drive revenue
• Be confident in engaging with key account managers and national/global sales representatives, ensuring the hotel is actively represented, prioritised, and included in relevant corporate programmes and initiatives
• Demonstrate the ability to align local sales activity with Hampton by Hilton and wider Hilton commercial strategies, maximising exposure through brand channels, RFP platforms, and account networks
• Implement the hotel commercial sales strategy, delivering an annual hotel commercial sales plan and social media selling plan & strategy
• Agree and manage new business targets and account management targets
• Drive and keep up-to-date on brand and industry initiatives, ensuring awareness and market knowledge shared
• Ensure focus is on proactive sales, driving demand whilst assisting the reactive team in profitable conversion
• Network and build relationships
• Take ownership of the RFP process, conversion and delivery
• Implement and monitor a sales tracking system
• Take responsibility for all Corporate & Agency communications via soft and hard mailings/marketing and social media / social selling in liaison with brand
• Maintain and develop close working relationships with key business house travel agents and hotel booking agents
• Attend regular Business Reviews, Finance and Board meetings, as required
• Ensure the maintenance of the company database system and social selling to drive engagement and followers
• Agree increased growth within the Agency, Corporate & GDS sector of the business
• Lead the hotel sales team, helping to achieve their key objectives and revenue targets for the hotel
• Establish good working relationships with other Senior Sales Managers to co-ordinate our approach and refer leads
• Identify new sales and marketing opportunities
• Build relationships with Hilton and Legacy Hotels and Resorts
• Deliver the annual commercial sales plan, ensuring revenue targets are achieved and exceeded
• Drive proactive sales activity, generating demand across corporate, leisure, and group segments
• Maximise account performance, focusing on account retention, growth, and profitability
• Work closely with revenue management to optimise pricing, segmentation, and distribution strategies
• Lead local marketing initiatives, partnerships, and community engagement to strengthen brand presence
• Monitor performance through data, adapting strategies to respond to market trends and opportunities
• Support the ongoing development of the hotel’s reputation, ensuring alignment with brand standards and guest expectations

What’s in it for you:

· A competitive remuneration package

· 31 days holiday to include bank holidays

· Discounts for you, your friends and family at Legacy Hotels & Resorts UK properties

· Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across all Hilton brand venues across the globe. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break,

· Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our Hilton-branded hotels, bars and restaurants,

· Service Excellence Incentive: Your hard work pays off. Your sales leads can be converted into cash when the business signs in with us.

· Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out,

· Rise with Us: From work experience to leadership development programs, our team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals.

· Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life,

· Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment after 5 years of employment.

· Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!

· 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your well-being. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.

· Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.

· Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!

· Bereavement Leave: When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person