Full job description:An exciting opportunity for a proactive Hotel Sales Manager to join the team at a 4 star Hotel near Lyndhurst. This new role is a chance for an experienced hospitality sales professional to grow market share and help take the hotel forward on the next stage of our journey.The primary focus is to further develop our corporate sales strategy for meetings, events and accommodation sales and take actions to ensure agreed targets are achieved.You should expect to be off property 2-3 days per week promoting the hotel, developing relationships and attending trade events. The Hotel is located between the New Forest National Park and the Solent. The property offers nice quality bedrooms and suites along with 2 onsite restaurants. This hotel has a long standing reputation for quality and service with exciting plans for the future.Main Responsibilities:Create and develop a strategic and targeted sales plan for MandE and accommodation salesDevelop new, manage and maintain existing corporate and agency relationshipsAttend networking, local and national trade eventsDetermine needs, prepare contract proposals and negotiate client contractsConduct show-rounds and industry FAM trips with agents and direct bookersRecord and report sales activityWork closely with marketing colleagues to ensure a joined up approachOur ideal candidate will:Have prior proactive sales experience in a similar role within hospitality/leisureBe target and goal drivenBe self-motivated and able to set your own productive work agendaBe organised and administratively competent as you wont have an admin assistantPrior knowledge of our competitor set is advantageousAble to drive and have own car (45p a mile is payable for business travel)

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