A fantastic Director of Sales job has become available for Hotel Indigo Leeds, which will open its doors in May 2025 following a multimillion-pound refurbishment programme.
Hotel Indigo is an upper upscale boutique hotel brand focused on creating a uniquely local experience in each of their hotels. They deliver a beautiful perspective of the neighbourhood, bringing its sights, sounds, and flavours into their spaces. With 107 Bedrooms, extensive Food & Beverage areas, with Banksia, the standalone restaurant and bar concept to delight both hotel guests but also our Neighbourhood of Leeds City centre, this new opening will certainly make a statement in 2025.
This role would suit someone with strong business development experience within hotels and has existing knowledge of the Leeds market. With a hands-on approach, the Director of Sales will develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, whilst building brand awareness and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.
Director of Sales job in Leeds, Highlights:
- Salary of up to £48,000 based on experience.
- Ideal start date of early February.
- Enhanced holiday allowance – 25 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
- An exciting opportunity to be part of the pre-opening team of an iconic Hotel.
- Excellent employee discounts across IHG Hotels & Resorts for accommodation and food & beverage.
- Fantastic progression opportunities within one of the largest and most successful hotel groups in the world.
Director of Sales job in Leeds, Job Role Examples:
- Proactively managing daily sales activities. Ensuring sales strategies are set, tactical plans are created and implemented, and results are monitored and achieved to maximise profitability.
- Developing and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increased average rates, increased volume, food and beverage and conference & events sales.
- Analysing current and potential market and sales trends, coordinating activities to increase revenue and market share and monitoring performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
- Participating in the development of the annual commercial budget, alongside the General Manager.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with potential clients, corporate partners, event planners, and local businesses.
- Leading, developing and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Director of Sales job in Leeds, Required Experience:
- Strong proactive sales experience within a lifestyle or premium brand hotel is essential.
- Strong knowledge of the Leeds market, local business and business trends.
- Demonstrated experience creating and achieving sales goals and revenue generation targets.
If you are interested in this Director of Sales job in Leeds, then please apply now!