National Sales Manager - Agency

Join our team at Kingfisher Hospitality Group where passion meets hospitality. An exceptional opportunity to join a newly formed team in contributing and executing sales strategy for a portfolio of Marriott hotels. We welcome applications for Entrepreneurial candidates that thrive in new environments and want to challenge their sales expertise.

We believe that great hospitality starts with great people. As we lead a chain of hotels, we pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience for both our guests and employees.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who are passionate about delivering top-notch service, eager to grow in the hospitality industry, and excited to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment. If you’re looking for your next challenge which offers opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to be part of a welcoming team, we want to hear from you.

• Competitive Salary and Benefits plus Bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• A positive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement

• National Sales Manager – Agency
• Reporting to:
  Group Director of Sales & Marketing
• Workplace Pension
• UK-based (flexible, with travel to portfolio hotels)

The National Sales Manager – Agency will lead the strategic management and development of agency partnerships across the UK, driving revenue growth through key intermediary channels including TMCs, venue finders, and MICE Agencies. This role requires a commercially astute, relationship-driven sales professional with a deep understanding of the UK agency landscape, RFP processes, group and corporate contracting.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our relatively new hospitality platform, representing the hotel portfolio, building strong agency relationships, negotiating preferred partnerships, and ensuring our hotels remain front of mind across all relevant segments.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in proactive sales within the hospitality or travel sector.
• Experience managing UK-based agency or intermediary accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the UK hospitality and travel market.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for meetings, client events, and trade activity.
• Passion for sales and delivering exceptional results through partnership development.

We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We celebrate diversity and encourage our team to bring their true selves to work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing opportunities to all.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, 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.

Apply today and be a part of the Kingfisher family!