Director of Sales

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers and commitment to our employees.
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced sales and marketing team.

Key accountabilities

• Manage the hotel's tactical sales strategy to ensure the commercial objectives of the business are achieved.
• Ensure the sales team is aligned and the hotel's positioning adheres to the overall S&M annual strategy across all segments.
• Support revenue management, digital marketing and public relations peers in developing room, F&B, wellness, events and social promotion programmes to achieve revenue generating targets.
• Direct and manage the forecasting process in conjunction with the Revenue Department to ensure accurate, timely and complete information.
• Lead, develop and mentor the sales team so they are well equipped, motivated and able to outperform all metrics including both financial and non financial such as career development.

General requirements

• Minimum 5 years in the luxury hotel segment in the capacity of Director of Sales.
• Experience managing all hotel sales segments and feeder markets such as Intra-Europe, Asia and the US.
• Fluent English language proficiency.
• Confidence interacting with high profile guests, VIP's and industry partners., in addition to representing the hotel at sales events and conferences.
• Able to cultivate warm and productive industry relationships, as well as leading and mentoring the sales team.
• Exceptional personal presentation as this role will be a brand ambassador.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with successful candidates accordingly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city's most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city's most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.

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