Director of Sales – West London
2 Days Old
Overview
To drive commercial performance and take full ownership of sales targets across assigned Locke & Cove properties in the West London market, delivering revenue growth through strategic account management and targeted new business development.
Reporting to: Senior Director of Sales - UK. Based in London 5 days a week, core hours 9-5 (40 hour working week).
In this role you will be responsible for the following
- Developing and executing property-level sales strategies aligned with OKRs to meet or exceed revenue targets across your West London portfolio
- Delivering against ambitious B2B revenue targets with full personal accountability for results
- Approximately 25% of your time on direct revenue generation through hands-on account management—identifying growth opportunities, increasing market share, and maximising yield from existing clients
- 75% of your time on high-impact new business development—identifying, pursuing and closing new corporate clients that deliver incremental revenue
- Implementing rigorous account planning to grow revenues from existing and new B2B customers across channels including direct corporate clients, Travel Management Companies (TMCs), Serviced Apartment Booking Agencies (SABAs), and other B2B intermediaries
- Actively pursuing revenue opportunities across all segments including corporate, groups, M&E, mid & extended stay
- Collaborating with the Key Accounts Team, Groups & MICE Team, and the wider Commercial Team while maintaining ownership of revenue targets
- Maintaining disciplined CRM usage and data quality in the edyn database, with thorough pipeline management
- Providing detailed, data-driven reporting on sales activity, pipeline development and revenue performance to key stakeholders
- Networking at high-value events, exhibitions and conferences to build influential relationships within the West London market
- Personally hosting familiarisation trips, property showcases, sales presentations and events to drive business to your properties
- Ensuring adherence to internal processes for effective account management
- Maintaining comprehensive, up-to-date records with accurate client information in all databases
- Producing actionable management information from internal systems to support strategic decision-making
In this role you will need the following
Experience
- 4 years of previous hotel experience across multiple European/international jurisdictions looking after £3m+ of annual business
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets in hospitality or related sectors
- Significant hospitality sales and strategic account management experience with demonstrable results
- Established West London market knowledge with an active network of industry contacts
- Comprehensive understanding of the business travel industry, with specific expertise in the hospitality and serviced apartment sector
Skills
- Exceptional commercial acumen with proven sales achievement
- Superior relationship-building capabilities with C-suite decision makers
- Advanced problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Strategic planning and organizational excellence
- Outstanding written and verbal communication
- Advanced proficiency with business technology tools for sales presentations and reporting
- Demonstrating advanced proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, CRM and Power BI
Attributes
- Resilient, tenacious mindset with unwavering focus on results
- Comprehensive understanding of Locke & Cove's business model and brand positioning
- Deep alignment with edyn's business objectives and values
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently while collaborating effectively
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities
- Driving licence advantageous, but not essential
Values you will share
The Courage To:
- Question Evolve Be Human
- Be curious and seek out innovation, change and creativity
- Challenge convention, look for better ways to do and be
- Accept accountability and empower those around you
- Feel free to be yourself at work just as much at play
- Accept that perfection doesn’t exist in yourself and others, and no-one has the monopoly on good ideas
- Recognise the humanity in ourselves and others to learn fast, evolve and grow
Business Skills:
- Take intelligent risks based on deep insight
- Act quickly based on market knowledge and understanding
- Location:
- City Of London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Sales
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