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Corporate Sales Manager UK
Central UK Head Office Red Carnation Hotels (London)
Corporate Sales Manager UK
Central UK Head Office Red Carnation Hotels (London)
Full Time
4
Years
Experience
To be discussed
Full Time
4
Years
Experience
To be discussed
Skills
Good Level of English
Description
Corporate Sales Manager UK *** 5 Luxury hotel collection***
Incredible Benefits!
Are you a results-driven and ambitious sales professional looking to take your career to the next level in the world of luxury hospitality? Red Carnation Hotels is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Corporate Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts and drive business growth across our luxury portfolio. This is a field sales role, offering you the opportunity to engage directly with high-value corporate clients, strengthen relationships, and contribute to achieving our sales and revenue for 6 London hotels and one Edinburgh property. The ability to influence and collaborate within our organisation is essential, as this role will work closely with senior leadership and on-property teams.
Location: Central Office, Victoria, London
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive Salary, depending on experience + Incentives
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned business with 18 stunning properties around the world. We are proud to have been named AA Hotel Group of the Year (2024), with numerous prestigious awards, including Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are committed to developing our own talent and have been honored with the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023). Additionally, we are the first privately owned company globally to retain the Platinum Investors in People accolade and have been recognized as a Top Employer (2024) in the United Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities of the Corporate Sales Manager:
- Identify and prospect new corporate clients, focusing on industries aligned with Red Carnation’s luxury offerings. Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring Red Carnation Hotels is their preferred choice for corporate events and accommodation.
- Build a robust pipeline of high-value corporate clients through market research, networking, and proactive outreach, utilizing tools such as Salesforce, Navigator, and CoStar. Implement a sales strategy that targets key corporate sectors to drive revenue growth.
- Deliver tailored sales presentations and proposals, showcasing the unique offerings of Red Carnation Hotels, including accommodation, corporate event spaces, and extended stays. Close high-value deals that align with business goals.
- Attend and represent Red Carnation Hotels at key industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to expand our client base and generate new leads.
- Develop and execute a structured handover process for mature accounts, ensuring smooth transition to on-property sales teams for ongoing account management. Act as a resource for on-property teams during the initial stages of account handover to ensure alignment on client expectations.
- Work closely with on-property teams to provide insights into corporate client needs and ensure exceptional service delivery, exceeding client expectations.
- Drive awareness and demand for Red Carnation Hotels in emerging corporate markets, focusing on industries aligned with our luxury properties and services, including private dining and full property buy-outs.
- Track and report on key performance metrics related to corporate business development, such as lead generation, conversion rates, and revenue growth. Continuously assess sales initiatives and adjust strategies as necessary.
What Are We Looking For?
- At least 5+ years of experience in a corporate sales or business development role, ideally in the luxury hospitality or high-end services sector.
- Strong ability to establish and nurture relationships with senior corporate decision-makers, event planners, and key industry stakeholders.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully developing and closing high-value corporate sales, with the ability to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
- In-depth understanding of the corporate hospitality market, including corporate events, meetings, extended stays, and high-end accommodation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on tailoring pitches and proposals to meet client needs. Strong negotiation skills to close deals effectively.
- Ability to work closely with both on-property teams and senior leadership to drive results and ensure smooth account handovers and service delivery.
- Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
What's in it for you?
- Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
- Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
- Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
- Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
- 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
- Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
- Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
- Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
- Social and team building events per hotel.
- Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
Corporate Sales Manager UK *** 5 Luxury hotel collection***
Incredible Benefits!
Are you a results-driven and ambitious sales professional looking to take your career to the next level in the world of luxury hospitality? Red Carnation Hotels is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Corporate Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts and drive business growth across our luxury portfolio. This is a field sales role, offering you the opportunity to engage directly with high-value corporate clients, strengthen relationships, and contribute to achieving our sales and revenue for 6 London hotels and one Edinburgh property. The ability to influence and collaborate within our organisation is essential, as this role will work closely with senior leadership and on-property teams.
Location: Central Office, Victoria, London
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive Salary, depending on experience + Incentives
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned business with 18 stunning properties around the world. We are proud to have been named AA Hotel Group of the Year (2024), with numerous prestigious awards, including Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are committed to developing our own talent and have been honored with the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023). Additionally, we are the first privately owned company globally to retain the Platinum Investors in People accolade and have been recognized as a Top Employer (2024) in the United Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities of the Corporate Sales Manager:
- Identify and prospect new corporate clients, focusing on industries aligned with Red Carnation’s luxury offerings. Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring Red Carnation Hotels is their preferred choice for corporate events and accommodation.
- Build a robust pipeline of high-value corporate clients through market research, networking, and proactive outreach, utilizing tools such as Salesforce, Navigator, and CoStar. Implement a sales strategy that targets key corporate sectors to drive revenue growth.
- Deliver tailored sales presentations and proposals, showcasing the unique offerings of Red Carnation Hotels, including accommodation, corporate event spaces, and extended stays. Close high-value deals that align with business goals.
- Attend and represent Red Carnation Hotels at key industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to expand our client base and generate new leads.
- Develop and execute a structured handover process for mature accounts, ensuring smooth transition to on-property sales teams for ongoing account management. Act as a resource for on-property teams during the initial stages of account handover to ensure alignment on client expectations.
- Work closely with on-property teams to provide insights into corporate client needs and ensure exceptional service delivery, exceeding client expectations.
- Drive awareness and demand for Red Carnation Hotels in emerging corporate markets, focusing on industries aligned with our luxury properties and services, including private dining and full property buy-outs.
- Track and report on key performance metrics related to corporate business development, such as lead generation, conversion rates, and revenue growth. Continuously assess sales initiatives and adjust strategies as necessary.
What Are We Looking For?
- At least 5+ years of experience in a corporate sales or business development role, ideally in the luxury hospitality or high-end services sector.
- Strong ability to establish and nurture relationships with senior corporate decision-makers, event planners, and key industry stakeholders.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully developing and closing high-value corporate sales, with the ability to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
- In-depth understanding of the corporate hospitality market, including corporate events, meetings, extended stays, and high-end accommodation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on tailoring pitches and proposals to meet client needs. Strong negotiation skills to close deals effectively.
- Ability to work closely with both on-property teams and senior leadership to drive results and ensure smooth account handovers and service delivery.
- Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
What's in it for you?
- Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
- Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
- Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
- Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
- 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
- Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
- Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
- Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
- Social and team building events per hotel.
- Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
Corporate Sales Manager UK
Full Time
4
Years
Experience
To be discussed
Skills
Good Level of English
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14 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X, UK