Job Description

Director of Sales Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experience to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bond with your guests. What\'s in it for you: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide Learning programs through our Academies Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world! Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 What you will be doing: . Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reporting, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required . Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals . Work with Finance and team in preparation and management of the department\'s budget and financial forecasts . Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department Sales & Marketing . Conduct daily briefing with department on current key activities . Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel . Survey, review and analyze competition, market trends, customer needs and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence . Determine the effectiveness of existing programs and develop new strategies . Manage/direct all advertising, public relations and promotional activities in conjunction with corporate marketing and public relations departments . Actively participates in sales presentations, property tours and customer meetings . Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary . Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a positive image Team Management . Interview, select and recruit direct reports . Identify and develop team members with potential . Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team . Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business . Conduct monthly departmental meetings Your experience and skills include: Relevant sales experience is an asset Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Highly responsible & reliable Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities Your team and working environment: Novotel London Canary Wharf is a stylish 39-storey hotel located in the city\'s iconic commercial district, with easy access to London\'s main tourist attractions. The hotel features 313 rooms, a contemporary awarded restaurant, the \'BOKAN 37\', a roof top terrace bar with stunning 360 views across the city skyline. Your team and working environment: Why work for Accor We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor\'s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow\'s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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