Job Description
Job description
COMO Hotels and Resorts are an award-winning, family-owned group of 18 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different to the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition-rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place.
COMO Metropolitan London is an inner city property stripping back to the non-essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144 bedroom property with 1+ private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.
What you will do:
• Responsible for the key UK, European and CIS feeder markets for Group business (MICE and corporate), plus leisure and corporate transient for the London properties.
• Responsible for achieving the budgeted annual revenue goals for hotel rooms and
residences across Corporate, Leisure, and MICE segments, including new business development within these markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships within each of the markets within assigned markets and follow up promptly with appropriate action to secure business.
• Evaluate, solicit, sell and confirm business to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability.
• Develop solid relationship with the GSO's within your markets, with regular interaction and to implement cohesive strategies
• Schedule and plan all sales trips in accordance with the planned budget and that post trip sales reports are completed and issued no later than one week upon return of trip.
• Arrange and attend familiarization trips and client events through working with key travel partners, for key and prospect clients.
• Ensure that all proposals are followed up in a timely manner and all efforts taken to take them to contract status.
• To be actively involved in the budget process relating to expenses and providing timely re forecasting aligned to month end processes.
Who you are:
• Ability to work within an independent environment proactively
• Minimum 2 years’
experience in hospitality Sales within the luxury segment, with strong background in MICE, leisure and corporate segments
• Proven
track record in account management and business development in the UK, Europe and CIS regions
• Solid understanding of revenue management process, pricing and strategies to deliver optimum results
• Creative, goal orientated and flexible
• Collaborative with knowledge of hotel operations
• Knowledge of Sales Force, Delphi and Opera is desirable
• Fluency within another European language is desirable
What we will offer you :
• Competitive salary of up to £53,000
• Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide
• 3 complimentary nights stay in any COMO Hotel or Resort Worldwide
• Employee discounts on Nobu London
• Career development opportunities
• A lucrative bonus for introducing someone to any COMO property
• An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities
• Access to free financial advice and
• Access to an Employee assistance programme; offering support and advice
• Free meals on duty
• Free Uniform & laundry service
• 28 paid holidays per year, increasing with service
• NEST Auto-enrolment Pension
• Company Sick Pay
COMO Hotels and Resorts are an award-winning, family-owned group of 18 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different to the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition-rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place.
COMO Metropolitan London is an inner city property stripping back to the non-essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144 bedroom property with 1+ private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.
What you will do:
• Responsible for the key UK, European and CIS feeder markets for Group business (MICE and corporate), plus leisure and corporate transient for the London properties.
• Responsible for achieving the budgeted annual revenue goals for hotel rooms and
residences across Corporate, Leisure, and MICE segments, including new business development within these markets.
• Develop and maintain relationships within each of the markets within assigned markets and follow up promptly with appropriate action to secure business.
• Evaluate, solicit, sell and confirm business to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability.
• Develop solid relationship with the GSO's within your markets, with regular interaction and to implement cohesive strategies
• Schedule and plan all sales trips in accordance with the planned budget and that post trip sales reports are completed and issued no later than one week upon return of trip.
• Arrange and attend familiarization trips and client events through working with key travel partners, for key and prospect clients.
• Ensure that all proposals are followed up in a timely manner and all efforts taken to take them to contract status.
• To be actively involved in the budget process relating to expenses and providing timely re forecasting aligned to month end processes.
Who you are:
• Ability to work within an independent environment proactively
• Minimum 2 years’
experience in hospitality Sales within the luxury segment, with strong background in MICE, leisure and corporate segments
• Proven
track record in account management and business development in the UK, Europe and CIS regions
• Solid understanding of revenue management process, pricing and strategies to deliver optimum results
• Creative, goal orientated and flexible
• Collaborative with knowledge of hotel operations
• Knowledge of Sales Force, Delphi and Opera is desirable
• Fluency within another European language is desirable
What we will offer you :
• Competitive salary of up to £53,000
• Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide
• 3 complimentary nights stay in any COMO Hotel or Resort Worldwide
• Employee discounts on Nobu London
• Career development opportunities
• A lucrative bonus for introducing someone to any COMO property
• An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities
• Access to free financial advice and
• Access to an Employee assistance programme; offering support and advice
• Free meals on duty
• Free Uniform & laundry service
• 28 paid holidays per year, increasing with service
• NEST Auto-enrolment Pension
• Company Sick Pay
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Group Leisure Sales Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.