Job Ref: INT16154
Branch: Aloft Birmingham Eastside Rooms Conference Centre
Location: Aloft Hotel Eastside Rooms Conference Centre, Birmingham
Salary/Benefits: Up to £45,000 per annum plus industry leading benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 20/01/2023
Closing date: 05/03/2023
Who are we?
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world.
Aloft Hotels are designed for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. This is a place where travel creates possibilities, where style is necessary, connectivity keeps up with you, social scenes are vibrant, and the only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels.
The Eastside Rooms is a unique environment that combines the innovation of the future with Birmingham’s iconic heritage. Think stylish with a touch of cool. Professional with a touch of fun. We’re all about creating exceptional experiences. Couple attention to detail with a distinctive attitude for creating spectacular memories and you have the perfect combination of skills to enhance any occasion. Traditional, yet contemporary. This is The Eastside Rooms.
What is in it for you?
As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include
- Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
- Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
- Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
- Paid breaks
- 33 Days Holiday
- Flexible working opportunities
- Boomerang - Aimbridge Internals Sales Lead Program, the lead sender can earn 5% un-capped commission on actualized revenues
A day in the life of…
As Business Development Director you will take a strategic senior role in driving total sales revenues across The Aloft Hotel and The Eastside Rooms Conference Events Venue. You will account manage a portfolio of corporate accounts and agents across various verticals to drive business and increase share, in line with the hotel and venue’s sales and revenue management strategies. You will support the Director of Sales and Marketing in all aspects of the Sales and Marketing Plan in line with Aimbridge and Marriott brand requirements and systems, and will drive awareness of these exciting new properties on a local, national and international scale.
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, you will have significant direct experience of sales management within a similar property. You will have an exceptional understanding of corporate, MICE and Agency segments, and will be passionate about relationship management at all levels, ensuring a relationship first approach is the heart of what you do. We do business on an international stage and so an eagerness to travel at a regional, national and international level is required. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with the leadership team on-property and upskilling the team to ensure we maximise revenue at every opportunity.
Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits…
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Aloft Hotels are designed for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. This is a place where travel creates possibilities, where style is necessary, connectivity keeps up with you, social scenes are vibrant, and the only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels.
The Eastside Rooms is a unique environment that combines the innovation of the future with Birmingham’s iconic heritage. Think stylish with a touch of cool. Professional with a touch of fun. We’re all about creating exceptional experiences. Couple attention to detail with a distinctive attitude for creating spectacular memories and you have the perfect combination of skills to enhance any occasion. Traditional, yet contemporary. This is The Eastside Rooms.