Job Summary - you will assist the Director of Sales in delivering exceptional client / customer experiences which meet and exceed client / customer expectations and brand standards while delivering exceptional financial returns.
You will drive and develop new and existing business for the hotel in all market segments. Your key responsibilities will be to implement sales and marketing activities to maximise sales in all market segments; to effectively manage and network existing accounts and to identify and develop new business opportunities. You will also be responsible for maintaining files, records and reporting as it pertains to budgets, contacts, planning activities and timelines and overseeing activities and guest experience related to the appropriate delegate packages.
Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following things we're looking for:
• Minimum of 1 year sales experience in the hospitality industry
• Hospitality degree or equivalent
• Excellent customer relations, problem solving and time management skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Opera Sales
• Proven ability to creating new business opportunities
• Assertive, professional and positive with a proven ability to develop and lead in a team environment
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment
• Must have a valid drivers license
In return we'll give you a generous tax-free financial and benefits package including uniform, free meals, free accommodation, staff recreational facilities, free internet service, free transportation, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.
So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.