Sales Executive

What’s the job?

Participates in sales activities and events and assists Sales Manager in successful achievement of budget & forecasted room revenues in accommodation and other revenue generation areas.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Planning sales strategies with the Sales Manager and implementing tactics to achieve the budget
• Selling all facets of the hotel 
• Establishing new business and nurturing existing accounts through action plans
• Handling accounts and prospects—often jointly with senior team members
• Converting leads into confirmed business
• Soliciting and closing business within established parameters
• Conducting familiarizations and site inspections to showcase the property
• Monitoring the competitive set and adapting strategies as needed
• Entertaining key clients to sustain relationships and generate new sales
• Participating in client interviews and reporting on sales activities and successes
• Supporting the Sales Manager with campaigns, mailings, and collateral distribution
• Attending regular sales meetings and maintaining a structured call pattern

What we need from you:

● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/ Business Administration
● 2/3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● A passion for sales with a customer-centric approach
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Confident, outgoing, and able to build relationships with ease
● Ability to multitask and work independently or within a team
● Flexibility to work with changing business needs, including evenings or weekends as required

What you can expect from us: 

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

 framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family