Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager (3 or 4 days per week) - Bexley

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sales and Marketing Manager to join the team at the Holiday Inn in Bexley. You will have prior experience as a Sales Manager for a branded 4 star hotel, ideally in the area so that you already have some local market knowledge and contacts. The primary focus will be to support the key commercial activities and continue to establish the hotel within the local market. You will be also drive the profitability of both local and national accounts and secure new business across all market segments. Key Focus Corporate room sales - driving both national and local account performance Meeting and Events - we are big on all things M&E related with a large capacity for both exhibitions and meetings. Weddings and social banquets

You will be outgoing, have sound leadership skills, be great to work with and have clear understanding the importance of building and maintaining relationships both with our customer and the team in the Hotel. You'll be a key member of the senior leadership team and so be part of creating a great working environment. You will have a strong commercial acumen and be driven to exceed goals. You'll enjoy hitting those targets. Excellent sales, customer care, account management and negotiation skills. Excellent presentation and influencing skills will be key to success in this role. A good knowledge of Opera PMS systems is preferred, although training will be given., You will never falter on striving for exceptional quality and standards. You'll have a love for delivering amazing customer service as well as leading and inspiring our front line teams. You'll be personable with excellent communication skills, commercially minded, innovative and have high expectations of yourself and others. You'll demonstrate your passion by bringing new ideas to the table, delivering on your promises and engaging positively with those around you. What you'll become a part of

Valor Hospitality is a trusted, multiple award winning, and full service, international hospitality company operating in the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We are reimagining hospitality internationally, creating great ROI, driving commerciality with creativity and innovation. Recognised by owners, investors and developers as an innovative and trusted partner to drive revenue and increase profits., A cosy, modern hotel offering a fabulous location in the capital, the Holiday Inn London Bexley provides an excellent place to stay, relax, and do business in the city's vibrant south-east. Ideal for hosting professional business meetings, the hotel has 8 modern event suites, for everything from meetings and conferences, to celebrations for up to 130 guests. Canary Wharf and the Docklands are a short 20-minute drive away, with direct trains connecting to Charing Cross and London Bridge. There's also the Open Lobby, providing delicious meals and premier service. Valor Hospitality Europe has established itself as a respected, successful and dynamic management company, known for having highly engaged people, delivering great levels of hospitality with commercial expertise second to none. Please visit https://valorhospitality.com/ to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager (3 or 4 days per week) Competitive + Benefits Holiday Inn London Bexley, Bexley DA5 1ND Why join us? As well as being rewarded with fantastic benefits, training and development, you'll be joining one of UK's Top 6 Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2023!

• Stays across the UK at employee rate (a HUGE discount!)
• Discounted Friends and Family rates (that'll make you really popular!)
• 50% off food and beverage in our hotels
• A range of development and apprenticeship programmes
• We're committed to your development and progression with lots of promotion opportunities
• You'll get all meals on duty (because hard work is hungry work!)
• Uniform provided
• We're big on all things reward and recognition and celebrate success throughout the year
• Commitment to your health and well-being
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted use of leisure facilities
• Refer a Friend incentives to influence your earning potential.