Sales Manager

Overview

Hotel Indigo Torquay is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Manager to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening. Join the excitement and become part of the Hotel Indigo family!

Hotel Indigo Torquay brings a vibrant new addition to this idyllic coastal town. Nestled along the stunning English Riviera, the hotel offers guests breathtaking views of Tor Bay and easy access to Torquay’s iconic beaches and walking trails, where nature can be truly appreciated. Close to local attractions, including Torre Abbey and the harbour, guests can also indulge in the region's renowned culinary scene featuring fresh seafood and artisanal delights.

Hotel Indigo provides a unique and memorable experience, capturing the spirit of this historic English seaside destination.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the UK&I’s first Hotel Indigo in the IHG Managed & Leased portfolio, leading and shaping the Sales strategy while making a real impact on a property that is elevating local tourism and bringing exciting opportunities to the community. Relocation support is available for candidates already living in the UK with the Right to Work;

we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

• Delivering new direct business/pipeline aligned with the business needs and managing budgeted sales in corporate rooms and the annual sales and marketing plan (ensuring ROI is tracked)
• Generating new business leads through social media amongst other avenues and supporting the renegotiation of existing annual agreements in line with the Hotels KPIs
• At all times reporting and tracking sales through sales performance reports (using targets, KPIs and sales objectives) and identifying any problems (then working to resolve them)
• Working independently within your department and with the wider Hotel team to consolidate board sales packs and monthly commercial reviews
• Using best practice, continuously improving processes and identifying areas which efficiency can be streamlined

• Availability to work typically on a Monday-Friday schedule, however additional hours in evenings and weekends may be required due to business needs
• A track record of sales achievements with at least 2 years’ experience in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role.
• You will have strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans.
• It is essential that you can work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail.
• Microsoft package skills and Delphi knowledge (desirable)
• Demonstrates relevant functional experience and good knowledge of relevant topics and collaboration with other hotel departments

• Financial security – Up to £45,00.00 per annum based on experience plus 20% sales bonus based on sales target performance, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks
  - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing
  – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders

If you are looking to join a Hotel company where you can be your authentic self
, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature
….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow…