Cluster Sales Manager - Holiday Inn & ibis Budget Manchester Airport

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa treatments.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Access to industry leading sales referral schemes
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Staff meals on duty
• Paid breaks

A day in the life of…

As part of the Manchester International Airport complex, Holiday Inn and ibis budget Manchester Airport are new hotels at the heart of of transformation of the airport. This dual-site property boasts a combined 565 bedrooms

We are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic, innovative, and extremely positive sales talent to work for both properties

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, well-organized individual who has a solid track record of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers. Perfect for someone who ultimately wants to join an organisation to learn, find new ways of selling and accelerate their sales career. This is a pivotal role within a commercial team who support one another and are committed to delivering results.

We pride ourselves on investing in your ongoing career development within this fantastic set of hotels, working in partnership with Aimbridge Hospitality, and two Globally renowned brands, Accor & IHG.

Your responsibilities...

As our Cluster Sales Manager, you'll be the face of our hotel to potential clients. You'll use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to generate revenue by selling our services and ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, and creating sales strategies in collaboration with our marketing and operations teams. It's important that you maintain positive relationships with existing clients, track industry trends, and provide regular reports to senior management. We're looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, and passionate about hospitality. If you're a natural at building connections and thrive in a dynamic sales environment, we want to hear from you!

To be successful in this role……

• Self motivated, use initiate to find solutions and have the ability to work autonomously and part of a team.
• Proven success at new business development and client retention.
• You will be genuine in your delivery and confident presenting whether face to face, online and via telephone.
• As an innovator you will be able to make this role your own. You will have your finger on the pulse of sales trends and know how to get the most out of your market segments.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.