Sales Director

Director of Sales

The Copthorne Hotel Slough - Windsor is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Sales with business acumen to join their fantastic team! As Director of Sales, you will be responsible for the sales effort of the Hotel in line with overall financial business mix objectives.

As Director of Sales your key responsibilities include:

• Together with General Manager and the Revenue team, develop and implement strategic plans to source, drive and grow revenue across all segments, constantly monitoring results and adjusting strategies and activities to make sure objectives and targets are met
• To capture a greater market share and increase revenues in conjunction with all sales resources.
• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospect accounts, taking the lead on rate negotiations and account management activities whilst ensuring we maximise our market share
• Devise and implement marketing campaigns in support of Food and Beverage sales.
• Drive and co-ordinate all sales activity to maximise revenue from existing accounts at hotel level, national and international level.
• To participate in forecasting the hotel business mix, revenues and control mechanisms

We offer a benefits package including:

• Sales Incentive Plan - Quarterly and Yearly
• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Apprenticeship/Placement opportunities
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
• Meals Provided on Duty
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• and many more….

About the Hotel

The Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor is ideally situated, close to historical Windsor and the prestigious Slough Trading Estate. The hotel offers 219 comfortable guest rooms, 24-hour concierge service, impeccable customer service and modern amenities, as well as an indoor swimming pool and sauna.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore Mayfair. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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