Director of Sales & Events

If you're looking for a career with Apple Leisure Group, please click here to view job postings. If you're looking for a career with our Inclusive Collection, please click here to view job postings. "I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone." "I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone." Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France Joining Andaz London Liverpool Street is choosing a5-star lifestyle hotel located in the heart of vibrant East London. At Andaz, which translates from Hindi as "personal style", we empower each colleague to be their authentic self and create memorable, personable experiences for our guests. Some of the benefits you will enjoy as the Director of Sales & Events at Andaz London Liverpool Street, part of Hyatt Hotels 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start! Free meals on duty 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels Business attire laundered complimentary Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide What you will do as Director of Sales & Events Work with the Director of Sales & Marketing and the Revenue Manager to set, monitor and review the hotel Sales and Events selling strategies. To support the Director of Sales and Marketing and monitor and evaluate local, national and international market trends, and the competitor hotels sales initiatives, in order to make sure that the hotel s marketing and sales remain competitive and cutting edge. To support ADOS and ADOE to develop strategic sales plans and activities to ensure the hotel achieves the corporate, groups and events budget. Conduct daily and weekly meetings with the ADOS and ADOE reviewing new and existing leads to ensure they are being effectively managed. Support & monitor Sales Team to ensure that production quotas are met and that enquiries are professionally responded to and followed up in a timely manner. Ensure that pro-active activities are taking place by the sales team to increase enquiry levels. Using market intelligence reports and working with third parties, identifying opportunities within the hotel market segments, assessing the potential for new business. Conduct and support Sales Team with site visits, offsite client meetings and presentations, fam trips and networking events Stay up to date with market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads and ensure contribution to the overall hotel sales strategy Work with Hyatt Colleagues globally to support and maximise opportunities locally and for other Hyatt hotels worldwide. Ensure all Sales systems and bookings are kept up to date maintained in line with company standards. About you You will have a relevant background in a similar role in the five-star market. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. About Andaz London Liverpool Street At Hyatt We care for people so they can be their best . This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a UK Great Place to Work Company! Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job it s a career for people who care. Next steps: Apply today for the Director of Sales & Events role and start your journey with Andaz London Liverpool Street! Our family is always growing. Want to be in the know? #J-18808-Ljbffr