Sales Executive

Sales Executive

At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for a Sales Executive to join our luxury hotel in Central London with an immediate start.

A "London Hotel Like No Other," Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury's Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

As a Sales Executive, we will support you to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
• Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!

The Sales Executive plays a vital role in driving revenue and elevating the guest experience. By building strong relationships and driving the corporate transient segment for the hotel.

As our Sales Executive, you will:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of accounts by building strong client relationships in line with the Kimpton Fitzroy values.
• Proactively prospect, negotiate, and contract new corporate transient accounts.
• Support the rest of the sales team with proactive activity and reporting.
• Utilize market intelligence tools and collaborate with Global Account Directors within IHG to identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct show rounds, offsite client meetings, and sales presentations to showcase the hotel's unique offering and strengthen relationships.
• Participate in familiarisation trips and networking industry events to promote Kimpton Fitzroy London
• Undertake sales trips as outlined in the annual sales action plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activity, and client movements to contribute to the hotel's overall sales strategy.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a hotel role, experience in a commercial team is preferred.
• Experience in Luxury or Lifestyle hospitality is preferred.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A collaborative, self-driven, and strategic mindset.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel.

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world's leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities! Our Sales Executive enjoys a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus and other great IHG perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated). Plus, the opportunity to take part in volunteering days if you wish to do so.
• Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs!
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!
• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Regular sporting and social events
• Don't forget, bring your friends, and take part in our generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme.

Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project. What more you ask? We have been named 'The plushest pet-friendly hotel,' because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!

You are always welcome here! We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Please click 'apply' now! You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.