Director OF Sales

Cluster Director of Sales - Maternity Cover - Birmingham & Bristol Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great teamwork and leadership are at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Director of Sales who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally. In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group. As Cluster Director of Sales, you will report to the General Manager. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success. Benefits 50% Off F&B in all properties €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata hotels 30% off Friends & Family rate SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) Performance-related bonus plan Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey Free employee meals on duty Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team‑building activities and regular charity events Your Key Duties and Responsibilities: Build and inspire a dynamic sales team, motivating and empowering them to achieve and exceed sales targets Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Lead hotel strategy in the planning and forecasting of owned business segments Support & adopt a culture of lead generation across the hotel. Represent the hotels at sales team meetings, internal & external customer led events as appropriate. Adoption of all available tools to support efficient ways of working including CRM, BI Tool, Market Intelligence Tools and Solver What You Will Need: Minimum 3years’ experience working within a similar position in hotels Strong leadership skills & experience of managing a team Effective communicator Be commercially aware with strong analytical skills, beable to understand key business indicators and competitive trends Excellent organisation and planning skills Sales focused and results driven Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr