Director of Sales - New Hotel Opening

A fantastic Director of Sales job has become available for Hotel Indigo Leeds, which will open its doors in May 2025 following a multimillion-pound refurbishment programme.

Hotel Indigo is an upper upscale boutique hotel brand focused on creating a uniquely local experience in each of their hotels. They deliver a beautiful perspective of the neighbourhood, bringing its sights, sounds, and flavours into their spaces. With 107 Bedrooms, extensive Food & Beverage areas, with Banksia, the standalone restaurant and bar concept to delight both hotel guests but also our Neighbourhood of Leeds City centre, this new opening will certainly make a statement in 2025.

This role would suit someone with strong business development experience within hotels and has existing knowledge of the Leeds market. With a hands-on approach, the Director of Sales will develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, whilst building brand awareness and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.

Director of Sales job in Leeds, Highlights:

• Salary of up to £48,000 based on experience.
• Ideal start date of early February.
• Enhanced holiday allowance – 25 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of the pre-opening team of an iconic Hotel.
• Excellent employee discounts across IHG Hotels & Resorts for accommodation and food & beverage.
• Fantastic progression opportunities within one of the largest and most successful hotel groups in the world.

Director of Sales job in Leeds, Job Role Examples:

• Proactively managing daily sales activities. Ensuring sales strategies are set, tactical plans are created and implemented, and results are monitored and achieved to maximise profitability.
• Developing and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increased average rates, increased volume, food and beverage and conference & events sales.
• Analysing current and potential market and sales trends, coordinating activities to increase revenue and market share and monitoring performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Participating in the development of the annual commercial budget, alongside the General Manager.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with potential clients, corporate partners, event planners, and local businesses.
• Leading, developing and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Director of Sales job in Leeds, Required Experience:

• Strong proactive sales experience within a lifestyle or premium brand hotel is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Leeds market, local business and business trends.
• Demonstrated experience creating and achieving sales goals and revenue generation targets.

If you are interested in this Director of Sales job in Leeds, then please apply now!