Sales Executive - Coventry, West Midlands In the heart of Coventry’s city centre, you’ll find its latest gem, Hotel Indigo Coventry. As you would expect from a new boutique hotel, our 101 bedrooms are contemporary with a traditional twist and reflect the rich historic neighbourhood that Coventry has to offer. When you step into our carefully designed rooms, you'll immediately feel a sense of tranquillity and it's the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the vibrant neighbourhood. Inspired by Coventry, patterns and tones are celebrated throughout. We have three unique room styles starting with The Spinning Wheel which has taken inspiration from the textile and bicycle industry, Motor City where historical and contemporary links can be explored as well as Reimagining it’s also the home of Cogs Restaurant which celebrates only the very best artisan craft of the local area, giving guests a unique experience and an authentic taste of the neighbourhood. Enjoy flavour-driven menus and witness the passion as our brigade prepare your meals right before your eyes in our open-concept kitchen. This could be your opportunity to work somewhere completely unique, somewhere where you can be yourself, talk about the stories of our wonderful neighbourhood and put your stamp on the ever-evolving brand that is Hotel Indigo. The Role: We’re looking for a Sales Executive to join our team and assist the Head of Sales in sourcing new leads and business opportunities. This role will be focused on all market segments and geographical areas to include the international luxury leisure market, national and local corporate companies and various industry sectors through focused research utilising local knowledge and contacts, the internet and social media platforms. The Sales Executive will have experience in proactive sales, ideally within the hospitality sector, but not essential. The candidate must exude great customer service skills, with a natural passion and enthusiasm for sales and relationship building. The Sales Executive will be highly driven, tenacious and will be motivated by success. A good, professional telephone manner is essential. Working directly with the Head of Sales, General Manger and other key stakeholders in the business, you'll be fundamental in ensuring all key business opportunities are identified and exploited. The Ideal Candidate: We’re looking for a Sales Executive who has experience implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales. You’ll develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food
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