Sales Executive
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £28k per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | NP20 1DW |
| Company: | Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2a620ec86b3d446f91e4 |
Summary
Location: Mercure Newport
Aimbridge EMEA are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Executive in this brand new to market position. Bought on by growth at the hotel, we're looking for a proactive sales superstar that can be the face of the Hotel and represent the property at client meetings and drive proactive new business.
Who are we?
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.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
- Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Minimum of 30 days holiday
- Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
- Volunteer days – Up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice
- Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
- Staff meals on duty
- Starting salary above national minimum wage
- Flexible working opportunities
- Boomerang - Aimbridge Internals Sales Lead Program, the lead sender can earn 5% un-capped commission on actualized revenues
A day in the life of…
As Sales Executive your role will be to carry out projects and generate leads resulting in revenue growth within the business and support the delivery of the commercial strategy. Identifying any new leads and contacts, working with the front of house teams in driving engagement. You will conduct sales lead calls to potential new accounts and clients and ensuring all sales databases are kept accurate and up to date. Performing general office duties and administrative tasks where needed which include weekly and monthly reports. Working closely with our social media teams to generate media footage and content.
Based in the Mercure Newport, you will be part of a small (but mighty!) team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of 2 years Reservations,Sales or Front Office experience within a hospitality environment. You should also be able to display excellent communication skills.Be confident to develop and maintain relationships to negotiate and close deals.Good presentation skills and organisational skills are also desired. A full clean driving license and car is essential to travel around the local area. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits…
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