Sales Manager

Buckland Manor – Sales Manager

One of the most elegant country house hotels in the Cotswolds, Buckland Manor is set in ten acres of stunning grounds. With 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes and a member of Relais & Châteaux, Buckland Manor offers employees the opportunity to work within a traditional yet friendly English country house hotel.

(Part‑Time – 24 hours per week) Monday to Friday, with some evening or weekend work possible to meet clients or oversee events.

• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to create and implement a cohesive and agreed‑upon sales strategy and vision for the hotel.
• Work with the central Sales and Marketing departments to align the hotel’s sales activity with campaigns and strategies.
• Ensure robust sales planning at the hotel for key periods throughout the year, including suitable listings, regular internal sales activities and outreach actions.
• Use market and competitor knowledge to identify sales messages for the hotel’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Oversee and manage the hotel’s social media accounts, creating appropriate messaging to raise awareness of the hotel.
• Achieve key sales KPIs delivered by the manager to drive profitability.

• Have a strong background in hospitality sales.
• Be a naturally sales‑focussed individual who is confident communicating to all types of people.
• Have outstanding persuasion, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Maintain great industry contacts and use their networks exceptionally well to increase sales.
• Think commercially, ensuring planned activity drives profit as well as sales.
• Work well with the wider marketing and revenue teams to coordinate activity.
• Be willing to travel regularly for the role, including overnight stays where needed.
• Be proficient with IT, producing and analysing sales reports and data regularly.

• Competitive pay plus a service charge and tips on top.
• Hotel Management Bonus Scheme.
• Perkbox platform providing retail and hospitality perks.
• 25 % off food & beverage in our hotels and discounted 25 £ B&B rates for staff; friends and family receive special rates.
• External confidential helpline through Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Opportunity for continuous learning and development through unique pathways.
• Internal promotion opportunities to higher management levels.
• Mile‑stone awards such as special events and gifts for long tenure.