Director of Sales

The Opportunity

Working in partnership with the general manager, head of hotel sales and our wider commercial functions you will ensure the achievement of the total hotel sales budget for each hotel within your region. You will define the hotels commercial strategy, lead & manage each hotels commercial plan, developing sales culture across all hotel departments, engaging with all relevant stakeholders in this leadership role.

As Director of Sales (DOS), you will proactively drive new business opportunity and work with LGH and brand CRO to achieve conversion targets, ensuring we maximise revenue across all market segments.

You will identify, target and develop all local and national accounts for B2B, and groups utilising local and brand campaigns to raise the hotel profile and increase account performance YOY.

Responsible for the hotel marketing strategy and working with each hotels brand via LGH central marketing to optimise each hotels visibility, activity and engagement.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG Employee Room Benefit Programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years in the hotel industry working in a proactive sales management role, multi property preferred
• Local relevant market experience within the regional hotels’ locations
• Evidenced new business sales success
• Experienced in territory management to maximise new sales opportunities
• Account Management / New Business Development experience
• Strong organisation and planning skills and the ability to prioritise appropriately

Hotel

The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is conveniently located just off the A34, only three miles from Oxford town centre. Hotel guests can enjoy free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service for a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.

For those looking to explore further afield, Oxford Parkway train station is only five minutes away by car and provides easy access to London, while the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is also within easy reach.

Within walking distance of the hotel are many of the University of Oxford's historic buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren's Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum. Additionally, guests can take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at Baroque Blenheim Palace.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.