Director of Sales
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Area | Derbyshire, England |
| Sector | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | Up to £50000 per annum + Excellent Work /Life balance |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | LR-11140_1767795506 |
| Employer | Hotel |
- Description
Role: Director of Sales - 4-Star Hotel
Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Director of Sales to lead the commercial strategy of a well-established 4-star hotel in Derby. This is a senior leadership position for a commercially astute hotel sales professional who can drive revenue growth across corporate accounts, meetings and events, and new business development, while positioning the hotel strongly within the local and regional market.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the hotel's Sales & Marketing strategy, setting clear direction to maximise total revenue and market share.
* Drive growth across key corporate accounts, meetings & events, and transient business, while actively developing new revenue streams.
* Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team, creating a high-performance culture focused on results, accountability, and professional development.
* Ensure the effective execution of all proactive sales initiatives, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the sales function.
* Maintain a strong commercial understanding of the Derby and wider Midlands market, identifying emerging opportunities and responding to competitor activity.
* Work closely with the General Manager and senior leadership team to align sales activity with overall business objectives.About You
* Proven experience at Director of Sales or senior hotel sales leadership level within a corporate or branded 4-star hotel environment.
* Strong background in Meetings & Events sales, with a track record of driving conference and group business.
* Ideally possess solid local market knowledge of Derby and the Midlands.
* Commercially minded, strategic, and confident in leading teams and managing key client relationships.
* Experience supporting hotel marketing activity to strengthen brand presence and demand generation.Benefits
* Discounted hotel stays across the group worldwide
* 30% discount on food and beverage
* Complimentary leisure club membership and discounted spa & beauty treatments
* Competitive pension scheme
* Ongoing training and development to support long-term career progression
Please note due to client requirements, sponsorship is not available. Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK.
