Leisure Sales Manager

Curious, engaging, witty and effortlessly intuitive: we are a new generation of lifestyle hotel delivering the unexpected in the heart of Mayfair. A stylish, imaginative home for the modern traveller, we redefine what it means to be a London hotel.

A place where city meets country, where past meets present, and where you'll find luxury and character in equal measure. Located on Half Moon Street alongside Piccadilly, The Mayfair Townhouse hosts 172 rooms & suites, The Dandy Bar, private gym and versatile event spaces.

What is in it for you as Leisure Sales Manager?

• Compensation package discussed at interview stage
• Cashback healthcare cover scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme access
• Career development with recognised training providers
• Generous friends and family rate across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all food and beverage across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• Team breakfast available as well as meals on duty
• Employee recognition awards throughout the year
• Wellbeing and engagement calendar of events
• Cycle to work scheme and safe bike store
• Season ticket loan support
• Refer a friend incentive
• Team social events
• Seasonal gifts

About you as Leisure Sales Manager

• Proven background in sales, ideally from hotel / hospitality environment
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Character, personality and charm in abundance
• Attention to detail is key
• Ability to work to deadlines and short lead times
• Excellent communication and active listener to identify clients’ needs
• Multi – tasker and team player
• Be passionate and hungry for developing new business

Aim of the Leisure Sales Manager role

To be responsible for proactively driving business growth while strengthening relationships of our leisure sales accounts

What you will be doing in the Leisure Sales Manager role

• Be confident in executing the leisure sales strategy, staying informed on market trends and driving proactive sales activities, such as research, site visits, client entertaining and roadshows to build relationships and drive business growth
• Take full ownership of account management and sales within the leisure market, including transient business, groups and events
• Managing the existing client base while anticipating their needs
• Working with the Director of Sales & Marketing and the Iconic commercial team to identify new market and sales opportunities 
• Lead and manage the full RFP process, while sourcing new market leads and unsolicited bids
• Be confident in utilising and use relevant hotel market performance tools such as Agency 360, Navarino Services, etc.
• Continuously analyse the competitive set and local market landscape, using these insights to enhance and align our market positioning
• Update Salesforce on all feedback and notes including follow up of leads, calls and appointments and keep well-maintained client records
• Serve as a true ambassador for The Mayfair Townhouse, creating an exceptional and memorable experience that showcases London’s most remarkable townhouse in innovative ways, delivered with personality and flair.

We are looking for passionate people people to join our Dandy team! If this role is of interest to you, then please apply now! We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Iconic Luxury Hotels launched The Mayfair Townhouse in December 2020.
Situated near London's Green Park, The Mayfair Townhouse is Iconic Luxury Hotels' fifth luxury hotel.

Located on Half Moon Street alongside Piccadilly, The Mayfair Townhouse will debut with 172 rooms & suites. The Dandy Bar, private gym and versatile event spaces. Mayfair is synonymous with status, heritage and prestige and up until the mid 18th century was largely rural, famous for its annual May Fair. The townhouses lining Half Moon Street formed the setting for Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

STAY OVER
172 rooms & suites

LOCATION
The Mayfair Townhouse is in a discreet London address that is steps away from Green Park, upscale shopping and several of London's most acclaimed restaurants.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Dandy Bar