Job Description

There\xe2\x80\x99s nothing complicated about dealing with business people. They\xe2\x80\x99re just people. Doing business. By day, international marketing superhero. By night: fluffy bath robe and a box set. Like Liz, who\xe2\x80\x99s left her laptop cable in the cab. Or Mario, who\xe2\x80\x99s secretly missing his cats. The early riser, who\xe2\x80\x99s first in the gym. The sales team preparing for the \xe2\x80\x98big pitch\xe2\x80\x99 over a freshly prepared lunch. At Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, we embrace the new world of business and understand that Modern business travellers want a hotel (and a hotel team) that understands and supports them, helping at every turn.
We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for an Assistant Director of Sales with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you\xe2\x80\x99ll mostly be:

• Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential

• Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability

• Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates and volume

• Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts

What We need from you:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field

• Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team

• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life \xe2\x80\x93 including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well \xe2\x80\x93 both inside and outside of work \xe2\x80\x93 and through our myWellbeing
framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll become part of our ever-growing global family.