Director of Sales

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£65,000

Birmingham's Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city's most iconic buildings.

This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.

The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.

Director of Sales

We're looking for an experienced Director of Sales to help shape the next stage of The Grand Hotel Birmingham's growth. After six fantastic years with The Grand Hotel, our current Director of Sales is moving abroad to follow her dreams. This creates a rare opportunity to join one of Birmingham and the West Midlands' leading hotels.

As Director of Sales you'll lead the hotel's sales strategy across all market segments, building on our established success while developing new markets, clients and partnerships. Working closely with the senior leadership, revenue and marketing teams, you will play an important role in the hotel's continued commercial growth.

The role combines strategic planning with proactive sales activity: developing key accounts, winning new business, identifying market opportunities and representing The Grand across Birmingham and the wider UK market.

Your skills and experience

You have a proven track record in a senior hotel sales role, with experience of delivering commercial growth and winning new business.
You have strong knowledge of the UK hospitality market, including corporate, MICE, groups and leisure business.
You are well connected and confident building long-term relationships with clients, agencies and industry partners.
You are commercially focused, driven and comfortable moving between sales strategy and hands-on activity.
You are a personable and collaborative leader with a genuine passion for hospitality and for representing a hotel with pride.
Knowledge of Birmingham and the wider Midlands market would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

We are open to hybrid working, with around two days a week in Birmingham alongside client meetings, events and business travel. Applicants therefore do not necessarily need to be Midlands-based.

At the Grand Hotel Birmingham we make every effort to reward and recognise the loyalty and hard work you provide by offering the following for the role of Director of Sales;

£55-65k per annum plus a very competitive quarterly commission structure
Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, We'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones - which increase year on year!
33 days holiday per year plus an extra paid day off for your birthday
Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
Employee Referral scheme, get financially rewarded for introducing a friend or family member to our team
Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
Access to Hospitality Action, our Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members
Monthly employee recognition and rewards programme
Regular team appreciation events, including regular employee parties throughout the year
Use of Wagestream our financial wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay when you need it