Area Sales Manager

This permanent Area Sales Manager role in London offers a competitive salary within a newly created position.

Based in West London, the successful candidate will drive revenue and develop new business for a hospitality portfolio spanning boutique hotel rooms, serviced apartments and hostel accommodation.

Reporting to the Cluster General Manager, duties include account management, direct bookings and group sales across several properties.

Applicants should demonstrate commercial awareness, strong negotiation abilities and a proven record in business development, ideally within hospitality.

The position suits a target-driven professional keen to strengthen corporate relationships and deliver measurable growth.

A unique hospitality portfolio in West London combining boutique hotel accommodation, serviced apartments and high-volume hostel accommodation. The portfolio caters to corporate, leisure, group and long-stay guests, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Cluster Sales Manager.

Weandrsquo;re looking for an ambitious Cluster Sales Manager to drive revenue, develop new business and strengthen corporate and commercial relationships across multiple properties.

Reporting to the Cluster General Manager, the Sales Manager will focus on new business, account management, direct bookings, groups and revenue growth across the portfolio.

As a newly created role, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the commercial sales strategy, build new relationships and make a direct impact on revenue growth.

• Win new corporate, leisure, group and agency business
• Build relationships with local businesses, universities, embassies, hospitals and relocation companies
• Grow long-stay and extended-stay business
• Manage and develop existing corporate accounts
• Drive occupancy, ADR and revenue
• Maximise direct bookings and commercial opportunities
• Develop relationships with TMCs, tour operators and wholesalers
• Generate group business across education, sport, corporate and leisure markets
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and trade shows
• Monitor competitors and market trends
• Manage the sales pipeline and report on performance

• Minimum 3 years'' hotel or hostel sales experience
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong corporate account management experience
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of the London hospitality market
• Experience with CRM/PMS systems
• Exposure to the Middle Eastern market or established Middle Eastern client relationships would be a strong advantage

Up to andpound;50,000 depending on experience West London Permanent, full-time This Cluster Sales Manager role is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven hospitality sales professional to take ownership of commercial growth across an exciting multi-property portfolio.

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