OverviewJob Ref:

AM14723

Branch:

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry

Location:

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry, Coventry

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

29/08/2025

Closing date:

31/10/2025

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales

The RoleWhat will I be doing?

As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace

Integral part of the growth and development of future and repeat business

Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads

Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams

Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients

Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels

Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions

Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities

Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs

Attend Sales events, as required

Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads

Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures

Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

Benefits

£250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to join our team - TandC’s apply

Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up

Meals provided whilst on shift

Sales incentives and initiative rewards

Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”

Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”

Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or free stays as one of our rewards and recognition incentives

Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel

Group Brand Portfolio

Fully funded apprenticeships – TandC’s apply

Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements

Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

Passionate and willingness to learn

Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile

Genuinely friendly and caring

Enjoys working as part of a team

Ambitious and hard working and able to develop their team

Excellent standards

Lead from the front Good organisational / time management skills

Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure

Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends

Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

Located in the heart of England, just off the M6, you’ll find our DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry hotel. Newly refurbished and welcoming, this modern hotel is a top choice for business travellers, convention attendees and families. Savor our signature, warm chocolate chip cookie and enjoy the various amenities designed for a comfortable stay.

Unwind in a spacious guest room with complimentary WiFi access, an LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities and 24-hour room service. Upgrade to a deluxe room to enjoy extra perks including fluffy bathrobes, slippers, Nespresso coffee machine and a one-hour extended check out. Opt for a suite with more space, premium bathroom amenities, late check-out and mineral waters awaiting your arrival. Ask our friendly team about the accessible and connecting rooms.

Relax at our LivingWell Spa with a personalized beauty treatment, aqua class, steam or leisurely lap swim. Business meetings for all sizes are easy to plan and manage with our refreshed conference space for up to 600 guests and available on-site parking. Stop by The Larder Bar for your morning Starbucks coffee, a business lunch or a late night drink. Sit a while at our on-site restaurant, The Larder, serving British cuisine with a contemporary twist. Experience post-war charm enhanced with retro-styling of a country house pantry.

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