Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, your key responsibilities will be to develop strategies and generate leads to address business shortfalls and meet targets and budgets.

You will lead a team in dealing with enquiries for new and repeat business and seeing the sales process through from enquiry to confirmation, handing over to operations colleagues to actually deliver the events, be they weddings, functions, our famous Cabaret nights or conferences and meetings. You will attend weekly revenue meetings and be able to analyse and forecast critical business information.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership skills that will motivate, energise and inspire your team to achieve weekly KPIs and departmental objectives. You will be a creative self-starter, capable of thinking outside the box.
There’s so much satisfaction to be had in seeing the results of your job well done and in being part of a team effort in delivering the event. The role will provide an excellent platform for candidates wishing to take the next step towards a field sales role.

Yes, we have targets to stretch and motivate you – but you’re the type of person who delights in delivering them and is naturally proactive in approach.

The Village Hotel, Leeds is located in the vibrant area of Headingley, conveniently situated off the North Leeds Ring Road. Village Leeds provides a unique mix of business and leisure facilities. This 134 bedroom hotel offers extensive conference and banqueting facilities and three food outlets; Verve Grill & Oven, The Victory Pub and Café Copra, as well as a large modern leisure club with gym, sauna and 25m indoor swimming pool, and Healthworks health and beauty studio.

Salary and benefits

c£20,000pa, Bonus scheme, 4 weeks holiday, Pension, Healthcare and free leisure club membership.

Requirements skills / experience

Previous experience of work in a similar role is desirable, preferably within a branded hotel.
Proven track record in growing sales and sourcing and converting leads.
Experience of using Fidelio and Delphi is highly desirable
Knowledge of Revenue Management techniques.
Proven people management skills and the ability to build a strong team and set targets.
Excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone.
Knowledge of the local area is an advantage.

To make an application for this vacancy please send your CV and covering letter to Rachel Newman at:
Rachel.Newnham@village-hotels.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 13 June.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.