Sales Manager

Welcome to Staycity Group, a thriving and rapidly expanding aparthotel operator, making waves across the heart of Europe! With an impressive track record of multiple new aparthotels opening each year, we're on an unstoppable journey, with 33 exceptional properties across iconic European cities like London, Dublin, Berlin, Edinburgh, Paris, and Venice.

Are you someone who thrives in a high-paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination? Do you have an insatiable curiosity, an empathetic nature, and a genuine passion for growing with, and supporting others? At Staycity Group, we're not just an aparthotel group; we're a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work and make a real impact.

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Staycity Aparthotel in Manchester on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a great attitude and friendly manner to join the team at an exciting time for the group. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in Hotel or Property Sales.

Benefits: We want you and your loved ones to thrive, we'll support your health, wellness, learning and development and if you decide it's time to start or grow a family rest assured we celebrate that too:

• Paid Maternity, Surrogacy, Adoptive & Paternity leave
• Generous Annual Leave

• Competitive bonus
• Pension Scheme.
• Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, and your family and friends
• Refer and earn scheme if you successfully refer a friend to work with us
• TaxSaver commuter scheme (only applicable in Ireland)
• Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet (only applicable in Ireland/UK)
• Education Support to help you foster new skills, build confidence and flourish
• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year to support causes in your local community
• EAP: Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long service rewards

Ideally, you will have experience in:

• Hotel/Aparthotel Sales, Reservations and/or Account Management

• New business generation
• Corporate Business Travel, Group and Extended stay segments
• Knowledge of Sales Force/Opera/IDEAS/Agency360/LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Local market and GDS knowledge is preferred
• Assist with the administration of the day-to-day property mgmt. systems (e.g.
• Opera/Ideas/SiteMinder/Salesforce – training provided).
• Providing timely, accurate, competitive quotes on all corporate and long-stay enquiries while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• Maintaining accurate records of all prices, sales, and activity reports.
• Securing and managing corporate accounts, and group agencies by building and maintaining professional relationships with key bookers.

What will you be doing?

Social: You will assist in planning local and national sales activities, network and socialise with the wider teams, and attend trade shows and presentations to promote the group portfolio.

Communication: An important part of our sales teams is communication. Meeting and speaking with new and existing clients, securing and managing new corporate accounts by building and maintaining professional working relationships.

Promotion: Actively and dynamically promote the Staycity Group through sales and marketing activity including promotional road shows and presentations undertaken by the company.

The Ideal person for the position will have a keen interest in, and or experience in the following areas:

• Customer-facing sales experience (preferably in hospitality).
• Fiercely proactive with a can-do attitude
• Relationship Management
• Customer and local market dynamics/trends
• Willingness to travel
• Driving sales activity to generate new business and grow existing business

If you possess the ability to navigate through challenges with a blend of kindness and clarity, backed by data-driven decision-making skills, we'd love to hear from you! So, join us in this exciting and ever-evolving journey, where you'll be supported, inspired, and encouraged to reach your full potential. Let's make the world a little brighter, one guest at a time.

Start your Staycity Group journey today! Take the leap and click "apply" now!

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