Sales Executive | InterContinental

Job Description

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking to for a Sales Executive to join our growing team.

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital’s most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

 As our Sales Executive you will be responsible for supporting sales activities and client liaison focusing on Middle East business during summer months whilst supporting sales with other segments. Reporting to directly to Commercial Sales Lead, you will maximize sales through structured sales planning and action to achieve/exceed budgeted targets in all revenue areas. Working closely with the hotel Business Development Director and Director of Sales you will provide property liaison for all VIPs including meeting and greeting and coordinate between sales and operations and to ensure all cultural and VIP requirements are met, by working very closely with the hotel’s Guest Relations and Guest Experience Team.

 You will also be responsible for managing and driving revenue through relationships with London based third parties, such as Local DMCs and providing support to the Embassy and Diplomatic sales along with general administrative duties including client hospitality, sales tools, and initiatives. 

Our Sales Executives have:

• At least 1 years’ experience in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role. Hotel Operations experience such as Front Office/Guests Relations is preferred.
• Strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans. 
• A degree of knowledge of all market segments i.e., corporate, conference
• The ability to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail. 
• Previous experience in using Microsoft packages, Delphi knowledge is desirable plus knowledge of Opera Sales and Catering.
• The ability to demonstrates relevant functional experience and good knowledge of relevant topics and collaboration with other hotel departments. 
• Experience in coaching and supporting team members to develop.

We are committed to offer and provide our Sales Executives with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:

• £33,900 per annum + annual sales bonus and great IHG perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) 
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Subsidised childcare support. 
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger. 

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days. 

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking to for a Sales Executive to join our growing team.

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital’s most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

 As our Sales Executive you will be responsible for supporting sales activities and client liaison focusing on Middle East business during summer months whilst supporting sales with other segments. Reporting to directly to Commercial Sales Lead, you will maximize sales through structured sales planning and action to achieve/exceed budgeted targets in all revenue areas. Working closely with the hotel Business Development Director and Director of Sales you will provide property liaison for all VIPs including meeting and greeting and coordinate between sales and operations and to ensure all cultural and VIP requirements are met, by working very closely with the hotel’s Guest Relations and Guest Experience Team.

 You will also be responsible for managing and driving revenue through relationships with London based third parties, such as Local DMCs and providing support to the Embassy and Diplomatic sales along with general administrative duties including client hospitality, sales tools, and initiatives. 

Our Sales Executives have:

• At least 1 years’ experience in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role. Hotel Operations experience such as Front Office/Guests Relations is preferred.
• Strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans. 
• A degree of knowledge of all market segments i.e., corporate, conference
• The ability to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail. 
• Previous experience in using Microsoft packages, Delphi knowledge is desirable plus knowledge of Opera Sales and Catering.
• The ability to demonstrates relevant functional experience and good knowledge of relevant topics and collaboration with other hotel departments. 
• Experience in coaching and supporting team members to develop.

We are committed to offer and provide our Sales Executives with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:

• £33,900 per annum + annual sales bonus and great IHG perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) 
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Subsidised childcare support. 
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger. 

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days. 

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.