Sales Manager, Hotel Du Vin

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	Poole, BH15 1JN
Company:	Malmaison Hotel Du Vin Holdings Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	1455733868

Summary

Cluster Sales Manager, Hotel Du Vin Poole and Hotel du Vin Winchester

Part – Time (4 days / 32 hours a week)

Salary £25,000

Georgian Elegance on the South Coast

Hotel du Vin Poole

A former Mansion House, this elegant Georgian hotel in Poole’s Old Town features 38 beautifully styled bedrooms and suites, boasting an enviable location near the quay and offering stunning views of Poole Harbour and the rolling Purbeck Hills in the distance. The hotel has a lovely sun terrace for summer dining and events, and our welcoming Bistro du Vin, serves classical French dishes with a modern twist all year round.

Hotel du Vin Winchester

Our quintessential boutique hotel nestled in the heart of the city was the very first in the Hotel du Vin family, This charming Georgian building with 24 bedrooms and suites is just moments away from the awe-inspiring Winchester Cathedral. Like Hotel du Vin Poole, the ever popular and established Bistro du Vin continues to delight guests with classic French dishes and long standing reputation for excellent service. It also hides away a surprisingly large ‘secret’ terrace perfect for wedding parties and celebrations.

The Role

We are strengthening our sales team on the South Coast and looking to recruit a sales superstar to support the hotels’ sales strategy in the design, delivery and monitoring of all aspects of day-to-day sales activities.

The role will be a fully proactive one across both of these beautiful hotels, working closely with the M&E teams, driving Food & Beverage sales, increasing Wedding revenue, networking in the community, managing a small portfolio of corporate accounts and engaging in local outreach; business and social. You will also be supporting National Accounts to win 24hr business and promote our new Corporate Retreat packages. You’ll also be the champion for Social Media, looking at ways to engage with the local community and further afield, to raise awareness and increase engagement,. Supported by the central marketing team you will work together to come up with new ideas to help drive business into all areas of the hotel, aligned with local event calendars and collaborations.

You’ll be generating enquiries and helping to maximise conversion, whilst showcasing our fabulous hotel and services at every opportunity. Making great experiences happen for our guests will be your top priority, doing whatever you can to ensure they get the top-notch service they deserve, every time.

This is advertised as a part-time role and is predominantly Monday to Friday, with weekends and evenings as required for special events. We are looking for candidates who can divide their time between Poole and Winchester with 2 days a week on site at each hotel. This is not a remote working role.

You will (ideally!) have…

· Proven Sales Experience: in a successful sales role, preferably within the hospitality or food and beverage industry

· Sales Expertise: demonstrated ability to drive sales and meet/exceed revenue targets through pro-active sales strategies and strong negotiation skills

· Industry Knowledge: sound knowledge of the hospitality industry, including an understanding of bar and restaurant operations, culinary trends, and customer preferences

· Relationship Building: excellent networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong connections with clients, industry professionals, and potential business sources

· Communication Skills: exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver persuasive sales presentations and effectively articulate the unique selling points of our bars and restaurants

· Self-Motivated: self-starter with a high level of motivation, enthusiasm, and a pro-active approach to generating new business

· Team Player: ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Results-Oriented: strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset, with the ability to track sales performance, identify areas for improvement, and adapt strategies accordingly

· Flexibility: willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate client meetings, networking events, and promotional activities

Interested?? Click Apply Now In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with:

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Interested?? Click Apply Now

Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.