Location
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
lyf Chelsea London, located at Chelsea Football Club, is seeking a motivated and engaging Sales Manager with experience in hotel (rooms) sales and a passion for hunting new business. Reporting to the Hotel General Manager and working closely with the commercial team onsite and The Ascott Limited, the role aims to drive new Corporate business to a soon-to-be refurbished hotel. The Sales Manager will be responsible for day-to-day sales activities including lead generation, account management, face-to-face meetings, contracting, client entertainment, sales trips, attending trade shows, and networking. The focus is on contracting new local Corporate business in line with the commercial strategy and selling Meetings & Events spaces in conjunction with The Ascott Limited and property strategy. The role also ensures all operational processes, procedures, governance, and reporting are managed and delivered accurately and timely. Utilising networks and industry expertise, the Sales Manager will track trends, developments, performance, and key marketplace information both domestically and overseas. They will ensure marketing collateral and initiatives are fully understood, utilised, and their performance measured. Additionally, the Sales Manager will lead participation in familiarisation and sales trips and represent the hotel, Chelsea Football Club, and The Ascott Limited in communications and presentations.

Experience
Proven experience in hotel (rooms) sales with a strong track record in generating new business and managing corporate accounts. Demonstrated ability to sell Meetings & Events spaces and work collaboratively with commercial teams and external partners.

About you
Motivated and engaging with a passion for hunting new business. Strong networking skills and the ability to attend trade shows and client events. A key contributor to sales forecasting and budgeting. Skilled in creating, maintaining, and monitoring sales and marketing strategies. Knowledgeable in local market trends and management information to identify new revenue streams. A champion of loyalty programmes and able to represent the brand professionally in all communications and presentations.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in sales, marketing, or hospitality are desirable but not essential. A positive attitude, strong commercial acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential to succeed in this role.