Director of Sales - Boutique Hotel Experience Required

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Sales to join our team at Immersive Hospitality Management. This remote Director of Sales position will play a crucial role in the opening of Hyde & Seek, a boutique hotel set to launch in Autumn 2026. Located in the vibrant Hyde Park area, this hotel will blend Victorian refinement with a bohemian spirit, creating a unique experience for our guests. As the Director of Sales, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and establishing a strong market presence.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to maximize revenue across all segments.
• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective accounts, leading rate negotiations and account management activities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to devise and implement effective marketing campaigns to support Food and Beverage sales.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to adapt strategies and ensure objectives are met.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve exceptional results.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key accounts and corporate partners.
• Drive sales for meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, as well as leisure and corporate travel segments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior sales leader in the hospitality industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to exceed revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to represent the hotel at the highest level.
• A natural leader with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Experience in rooms, events, and F&B sales within the London market is essential.

Nice to Have

• Experience with luxury or boutique hotels.
• Knowledge of digital marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with incentive schemes.
• Discounts on hotel rooms and food and beverage worldwide.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing programs.
• 31 days of paid holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Team building events and monthly Employee Appreciation Lunch.
• Paid birthday off.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a remote Director of Sales, we invite you to apply and be part of something extraordinary!