Sales Manager - Preston

Arecibo is thrilled to announce a new opportunity with our client, a strategically located 4-star hotel offering a tranquil outlook and convenient access to the North West, Yorkshire Dales, and the Lake District. Boasting state-of-the-art conference and events facilities, the hotel provides a welcoming and hospitable setting, making it an ideal choice for business, conferences, events, and celebrations.

Role Overview:

We are recruiting for a proven Sales Manager with demonstrable experience in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sales, looking for a challenging new career opportunity. Reporting to the General Manager, the Sales Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing a robust sales strategy for the hotel, with a focus on maximizing new business opportunities across all market segments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and actively manage existing and prospective accounts within the territory, striving for overall account growth and achieving new business sales targets.
• Plan and execute bi-monthly telesales campaigns to generate new business prospects in the region.
• Ensure the successful execution of familiarization events for the property.
• Stay informed about market trends in both our client’s portfolio and regional competitor hotels to identify advantages and secure market share.
• Identify, plan, and proactively represent our client at industry-specific events and regional networking opportunities.
• Responsible for timely and accurate logging of account activities for all corporate accounts, enabling precise performance reporting and business trend analysis.
• Consistently exceeding client expectations through delivery of a high-quality sales service, needs qualification, and professional presentation of solutions.
• Achieve all agreed-upon targets and KPIs.

In return, our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to join this prestigious organization during an exciting period of growth. If you are a dynamic and ambitious professional ready to contribute to the success of our client's hotel, we invite you to apply today.