Director of Commercial

Were looking to recruit an experienced commercial director to take the lead on commercial activity within a regional leadership team that drives performance and profitability across a group of diverse hotels based across the UK. Who are we? Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. Were passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our people first approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other. What is in it for you? As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities Hotel discounts portfolio wide Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme Career and lifestyle breaks Allowing you to take time off for key life events. Flexible working opportunities Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most A day in the life of This role will see you take the lead in a multifaceted position that encompasses sales, marketing, and revenue management across a region of diverse hotels. The primary objective of this role will be to drive revenue growth while maintaining a focus on profitability and guest satisfaction. Youll use your established market knowledge to analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement across the region With the commercial teams across the hotels in your region having a dotted line reporting into this role, youll focus on driving performance at hotel level and building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts and other stakeholders to increase market share and revenue and demonstrate best practice to the hotels. Youll also play a key role in key stakeholder relationships. Providing resources and reporting, driving key business decisions and working alongside the VP of Operations as a key communication touchpoint with our owners With one eye on process improvement across the region youll work closely with the regional team of experts to continuously evaluate and improve ways of working to increase efficiency and collaborate with the wider Aimbridge team to drive profitability and performance What do we need from you? Financial acumen: Youll utilise your extensive knowledge to manage budgets, create financial projections, and optimise revenue. With the ability to analyse financial data, to develop accurate forecasts, and to make data-driven decisions. Leadership: Youll be effective leader who can motivate and inspire a team of commercial professionals across our hotels, youll have the ability to communicate effectively and to provide feedback and coaching. Youll work with the regional team to create a culture of high performance and to foster collaboration and teamwork. Strategic thinking: Youll be able to think strategically and develop effective plans that align with our hotels goals and objectives, with the ability to analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities and to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Relationship-building: With our on-site commercial teams having a dotted line reporting into this position, youll need to have excellent relationship-building skills and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, agents, and other stakeholders. Innovation: The Director of Commercial must be innovative, creative, and be able to work across new and effective sales and marketing strategies. Youll have the ability to think outside the box to develop solutions to cement Aimbridges place as a global leader in hospitality and drive performance across our hotels. At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone A Place to Grow So, click apply today, wed love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality. About AImbridge EMEA Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between. AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Whiteinch, GB

Posted Date: 1/9/2025