Sales Executive

In the heart of Coventry’s city centre, you’ll find its latest gem, Hotel Indigo Coventry. As you would expect from a new boutique hotel, our 101 bedrooms are contemporary with a traditional twist and reflect the rich historic neighbourhood that Coventry has to offer.

When you step into our carefully designed rooms, you'll immediately feel a sense of tranquillity and it's the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the vibrant neighbourhood. Inspired by Coventry, patterns and tones are celebrated throughout. We have three unique room styles starting with The Spinning Wheel which has taken inspiration from the textile and bicycle industry, Motor City where historical and contemporary links can be explored as well as Reimagining & Regeneration where old and new sit side by side as best seen in the iconic cathedral.

Hotel Indigo Coventry is more than just a Hotel though; it’s also the home of Cogs Restaurant which celebrates only the very best artisan craft of the local area, giving guests a unique experience and an authentic taste of the neighbourhood. Enjoy flavour-driven menus and witness the passion as our brigade prepare your meals right before your eyes in our open-concept kitchen.

This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, somewhere where you can be yourself, talk about the stories of our wonderful neighbourhood and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Sales Executive to join our team and assist the Head of Sales in sourcing new leads and business opportunities. This role will be focused on all market segments and geographical areas to include the international luxury leisure market, national and local corporate companies and various industry sectors through focused research utilising local knowledge and contacts, the internet and social media platforms.

The Sales Executive will have experience in proactive sales, ideally within the hospitality sector, but not essential. The candidate must exude great customer service skills, with a natural passion and enthusiasm for sales and relationship building. The Sales Executive will be highly driven, tenacious and will be motivated by success. A good, professional telephone manner is essential. Working directly with the Head of Sales, General Manger and other key stakeholders in the business, you'll be fundamental in ensuring all key business opportunities are identified and exploited.

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a Sales Executive who has experience implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales. You’ll develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, and catering/banquet services. Proven experience achieving budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals to maximise profitability. You’ll be responsible for researching & delivering market intelligence & new business updates using Google Alerts and develop strong local product and competitor knowledge

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.