Hotel Sales Manager

Sudbury House; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Sudbury is seeking an experienced Hotel Sales Manager to drive corporate, leisure, and group bookings. This role involves generating new business and managing existing accounts effectively. Candidates should have a proven track record in hotel sales, excellent communication skills, and strong negotiation abilities. The position is ideal for someone looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, offering full-time or part-time options and a competitive salary plus bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Confident communicator who builds relationships quickly.
• Strong knowledge of the local market and established contacts.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in corporate, groups, and leisure segments.
• Manage and grow existing accounts to increase revenue.
• Prepare quotes and tailored proposals for clients.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Hotel Sales Manager (Full-time or Part-time)

Sudbury House Hotel is looking for an experienced, results-driven Hotel Sales Manager to grow our corporate, leisure, and group business. This is a hands-on sales role for someone who knows hotel sales inside out, builds strong relationships, and delivers on commitments.

Role Responsibilities

• Proactively generating new business (corporate, groups, weddings, events and leisure)
• Managing and growing existing accounts with consistent follow-up and structured plans to grow revenue
• Handling enquiries, creating proposals, negotiating rates, and converting opportunities into confirmed business
• Working closely with events and operations to make sure what’s sold can be delivered smoothly — we win business the right way
• Keeping accurate records, activity tracking and forecasting
• Representing the hotel at networking events, trade shows, and local business opportunities
• Responding promptly to inbound enquiries (phone, email, web) and gathering key details to build the right offer
• Preparing accurate quotes and tailored proposals for bedrooms, groups, meetings and events

Essentials

• Previous hotel sales experience
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets and converting leads into revenue
• A professional, confident communicator who builds trust quickly
• Highly organised, commercially sharp, and confident prioritising opportunities from enquiry through to close
• Strong negotiation skills and a solution-focused approach

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of the local market and an established network of contacts

Hours & Flexibility

• Full-time or part-time available (we’re open to discussing what works best for the right person)

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Bonus structure
• Supportive team and a hotel with strong potential for growth