Director of Sales

The Company A leading hotel brand consisting of 3* and 4* hotels, across the UK National hotel chain operating full service hotels  A quality operation with first class facilities Progression and forward thinking with a passion for staying ahead of the competition   The Package £40,000 per annum Bonus scheme Discounted hotel benefits Career development and progression Access to a platform offering multiple perks and discounts Healthcare and Wellbeing benefits   The Job Role The experienced Director of Sales will drive and sell all market segments for the hotel including leisure & corporate, with a focus on corporate business This role will be reporting into the hotel General Manager Identify opportunities for new local corporate business through research, cold calling and networking events etc The Director of Sales will be the face of the business during client show-rounds, FAM trips as well as representing the hotel & company at trade shows & exhibitions     The Requirements The Director of Sales will have previous experience and proven success in a proactive sales role Solid track record of securing new business within the MICE & corporate sectors Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing the sales strategy  Be able to use initiative and have the ability in negotiating rates to secure new business at all times