Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join our team at Leisure Hotels, a premier leisure hotel chain known for its exceptional customer service and luxurious accommodations. As a Sales Manager, you will play a vital role in expanding our market presence and achieving sales targets.

About us

AVIAREPS has more than 25 years’ experience providing professional passenger GSA services and tourism marketing to clients around the globe. As the world’s leading GSA and Tourism representation organization with 69 offices in 59 countries, AVIAREPS represents airlines as well as destinations, hotels, attractions, airports, cars, trains, cruise lines, retailers and import/export organizations, and offers a full suite of B2B and B2C services which includes sales & reservations, marketing, digital, and PR programs.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to grow our UK business significantly in a self-determined way, so you can develop your own reputation within the tourism sector
• The ability to make use of your network and you are the strategic head of the whole UK and IE market
• A well known brand, great people, and an attractive salary package are just some of the benefits waiting for you
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension after 3months
• Working with a professional team
• Multi-cultural working environment
• Positive team spirit
• Great promotional opportunities as the business grows
• Hybrid Working

Responsibilities

• Develop leisure business from the UK market for a portfolio of hotels in Sri Lanka and Maldives
• Develop the existing key accounts and also take an active part in generating new clients and opening doors for new collaborations. AVIAREPS wishes to take a stronger position within the tourism related industries and the successful candidate will actively strive for growth within this practice
• Be responsible for UK-wide sales, acquisition of new customers, contract negotiations with luxury tour operators and travel partners, conducting product trainings, participating in trade fairs and event on behalf of the client and reporting.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Represent Leisure Hotels at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to increase brand visibility and generate leads.

About You:

• With your hotel and travel industry background, you possess a compelling blend of sales and marketing skills.
• Your sales-oriented personality is evident, and you have a strong drive to independently expand into exciting and diverse markets, such as the UK, while striving for tangible results.
• As a natural business developer, you thrive in fast-paced environments characterized by flat hierarchies, open-door policies, and dynamic individuals.
• Fluent English proficiency in both spoken and written communication is essential, and knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
• Your documented experience in tourism sales, particularly in selling hotels in South East Asia, is highly valued.
• Ideally, you bring strategic expertise and a well-established network to foster the development and entry into tourism-related sectors.
• An educational background in economics, travel/tourism, hotel management, or a similar field is preferred.

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about the Hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• How many years of Hotel Sales experience do you have?

Experience:

• Account management (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, W7 8JA

Expected start date: 26/06/2023