SALES MANAGER - PART-TIME (20 hours per week)The Company!Cycas Hospitality are a hotel management company that prides itself on making a difference by being different.Our vision is to be Europes leading hotel company and every member of our team must play their part in delivering exceptional service to our guests, our owners and our colleagues in order to achieve this.With a real focus on performance, people, quality, profit and communities, Cycadettes transform hotels.We make working hard look like fun, whilst having a huge amount of fun working hard and delivering success and results.OUR VALUESGROWTH

performance, business and people, to be the best version of ourselves.INTEGRITY

a heartfelt desire to do the right thing, honesty, responsibility and mutual respect are part of our cultureFUN

we aspire to build a happy, secure and fun-loving community for all our cycadettesTEAMWORK

we believe in a winning team spirit, through collaboration of our diverse team on and off propertyThe Location!HQ Aparthotel Farnborough is centrally located in Farnborough Town Centre and has 72 studio and one bedroomed apartments available for short or long term letting. Its close to Legoland, Ascot Racecourse and a range of other attractionsFarnborough is home to Farnborough International Airport which is a centre for Private Aircraft, and also Farnborough Exhibition Centre which hosts events throughout the year.There are some major Companies in the immediate area. and there is a fast train to Central London in 38 minutes.The Role!This role contributes to the Cycas Hospitality vision, goals and values and is responsible for maximizing overall revenue and performance throughout the property.The Sales Manager works closely with the Hotel Manager to determine appropriate sales strategies in key market segments maximizing all opportunity supporting revenue objectives.The Sales Manager will be tasked to work towards sales targets and network with corporate clients, TMCs, Extended Stay Agents, local associations and networking groups, etc. He/she will be required to observe the local and wider domestic market, identify trends and monitor competitor activity.The Sales Manager also manages key accounts and oversees the account management of all the contracted accounts across multiple market segments, aiming to maximize sales activities and driving a sales culture on property.KEY RELATIONSHIPS Hotel HODs, Brand team, hotel team, area groups and corporate business, travel agencies, extended stay and relocation agencies, key account managers and directors, competitors

Competencies and Skills

Acknowledged Sales experience within the UKUnderstanding of sales within a branded environmentStrong leadership, negotiation and relationship skillsTeam player with strong interpersonal skillsAnalytical approach to sales and ability to think outside the box.Effective ability to supervise, motivate, coach and develop teamsAbility to develop and deliver effective presentationsDemonstrate self-confidence, energy, enthusiasm and be a motivatorAbility to adapt to a frequently changing market environment.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesDesire to coach selling techniques to the team on propertyExcellent organizational and planning skillsFront office experienceKnowledge of PMS systems desirable (e.g. Opera, Mews, etc).

What''s in it for you?20-hour per weekpermanent contract (Monday to Friday, flexibility with hours)10% annual bonus achievable based on set KPIsPro-rated holiday per year (28 days pro-rated)Healthcare plan after successful completion of probationary periodThe opportunity to work with the leading pan-European hotel management company!Cycas are consistently rate in the Caterer best places to work!Follow the steps to complete your application and send us your CV and covering letter! Get in touch now!

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