Job Overview The Director of Sales will coach in providing day-to-day leadership to the Business Development team and managing an assigned account portfolio with the aim to generate and maximise hotel revenue and market share. Key to this role is building relationships and developing networks within the accounts assigned by the Sales Research Team in order to increase conversion and revenues. This role will also involve the active coaching of the Business Development team and will also serve as the acting Director of Sales & Marketing when so appointed in his/her absence. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to: ·     Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect. ·     Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done. ·     Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special. Dutiesand Responsibilities ·         Produces the Annual Revenue Plan in conjunction with Executive Committee, Sales and Marketing Budgets and forecasts ·         Produces, implements and monitors action plans to ensure Revenue Plan objectives are achieved ·         Analyses current and potential markets/trends, coordinates all activities to maintain and increase revenue through added business volume and increased rate ·         Procures new and repeat business for the hotel by monitoring contact with airlines, travel agencies, commercial houses, private clubs and professional associations within local, domestic UK and international markets. Maintains contact with planners, corporate accounts, incentive buyers, airlines and wholesalers, through personal sales calls, telephone contacts and written communications ·         Creates and implements special programmes to achieve greater productivity through: -          Increasing average rate -          Increasing occupancy -          Increasing business volume during difficult periods -          Increasing local food and beverage banqueting sales ·         Manages key accounts ·         Oversees the selling and servicing of group business ·         Co-ordinates the development of all promotional material ·         Provides direction on and conducts market research ·         Monitors competitor activities ·         Maintains close liaison with Regional/ Corporate Sales teams and those of other IHG hotels to ensure the hotel receives proper corporate consideration, direction and support ·         Ensures the hotel is represented as an active member of the local community through association membership ·         Coordinates sales and promotes business for other InterContinental Hotels within the region. Interacts with worldwide regional sales offices with particular attention to local office ·         Plans and executes sales trips to major market areas ·         Attends major travel functions to promote sales for the hotel ·         Directs all sales activities for Sales Managers to ensure they meet the goals of the Revenue Plan ·         Conducts weekly reviews of sales personnel activity to ensure targets and sales objectives are being met ·         Produces monthly Sales reports and forecasts ·         Meets with guests from major producers/organizers of big events staying in the hotel to ensure customer satisfaction ·         Establishes and continuously updates mailing lists ·         Organizes and attends major sales/PR related functions within the hotel ·         Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs ·         Works with Director of Finance in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget ACCOUNTABILITY This is a senior level sales and marketing position in a full or limited service hotel and may include meeting space and/or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative Business Development team members. Performance of this role should be measured by the following key metrics: ·         Key Performance Objectives set annually (as per IHG policy) ·         Individual Account Plans ·         No. of sales meetings ·         No. of leads from new accounts ·         No. of leads from existing accounts ·         Value of definite leads from new accounts ·         Value of definite leads from existing accounts ·         Process compliance as the indicated compliance in the Standard Operating Procedures QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business or Hospitality Management desired. A minimum of one year of relevant experience or equivalent work experience in team management, and at least 4 years of relevant Sales experience in Hospitality or a related service industry. Expected to possess the following skills: ·         Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. ·         Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities. ·         Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office ·         Good writing skills