Overview

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Perched on Brayford Marina in the heart of Lincoln, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lincoln serves as a perfect backdrop for conferences, business meetings, weddings, receptions, leisure stays, and celebrations. This downtown hotel features fully air-conditioned flexible event space with full catering and banquet services tailored to events ranging from conferences to weddings. The hotel offers a contemporary, professional atmosphere with proximity to local Lincoln attractions.

What we're looking for

What We're Looking For

• Strong sales and commercial employment history. Ideally working with branded hotels.
• Experience representing MICE and corporate hotel offerings.
• Experience leading proactive sales efforts across multiple hotel sites.
• Natural company ambassador, able to confidently represent the business in professional settings.
• Competent with a variety of commercial systems; Delphi experience ideal.
• Acute financial awareness, able to contribute to budgeting and strategy processes.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities across stakeholders and brands.

Day In The Life Of

The Director of Sales is responsible for leading proactive sales efforts for the hotel across local and national opportunities. The role entails identifying, securing, and maintaining revenue-generating business, with a network across multiple industries. The Director will lead proactive sales dialogue with potential clients and secure business in line with annual sales targets and commercial strategies. The role covers all revenue streams including rooms, food & beverage, and MICE. You will line-manage the on-property Meeting and Events Sales team and report directly to the Group Sales Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive database of sales activity (Delphi) and ensure revenue-generating activity is repeated; review and adjust unsuccessful strategies.
• Attend weekly and monthly commercial strategy meetings and lead where appropriate.
• Act as a Company ambassador, pursuing commercial opportunities (client appointments, show-rounds, fam trips, group hospitality events, networking, social media, exhibitions, etc.).
• Execute the full proactive sales journey: identify, secure, and maintain revenue-generating business; take accountability for securing and contracting business.
• Educate hotel departments, encourage sales awareness, and foster a one-team culture to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Monitor brand and Company audits for proactive sales (e.g., mystery guest reports, QA visits, test calls).

What You'll Get In Return

• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
• Team member of the month - £100 and Team member of the year - £500
• Uniform provided
• Competitive pay and package including TRONC
• Additional annual leave and family leave
• Additional pension contribution

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company with a simple value: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels to deliver excellent service to guests, owners, and team members.

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