
Sales, Meetings and Events Executive
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
- An additional day's leave for your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
- Course Sponsorship
- 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
- Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social and wellness events and activities all year round
- Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
- As a member of the Reservations / Conference & Events Team maximise conversion and revenue for rooms and meeting room sales
- To support the Refer & Reward system for the hotel – training for new team members, monthly updates to the team, updating Salesforce and preparing the revenue report for the DOS to approve payment to the team members
- To support the DOS with marketing initiatives, posters, special offers, 3rd party platforms and any additional activities relating to marketing as set by the DOS.
- Commercial planning with the DOS for future activities
- Update Salesforce, data entry, enquiry completions, complete showrounds and attend appointments if the DOS is not available.
- To support the DOS with Social media activities, content and planning
- To be involved in sales activities if required, to ensure the successful launch and continued business success of the hotel
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive room bookings, events, and group sales, achieving and exceeding sales targets
- Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, travel agents, and event organisers, acting as a key point of contact for enquiries, negotiations, and bookings
- Conduct sales calls, attend networking events, and participate in industry conferences to promote the hotel and generate leads
- Work closely with the marketing team to align sales initiatives with promotional campaigns and seasonal offers, ensuring consistency in messaging and maximising impact
- Manage incoming enquiries and provide prompt, detailed responses to ensure an exceptional client experience and increase conversion rates
- Conduct site visits and tours for potential clients, highlighting the hotel’s amenities and services while addressing any questions or concerns
- Track and analyse sales performance, preparing reports on key metrics and providing insights for strategy adjustments to meet revenue goals
- Maintain an updated CRM database of client contacts, interactions, and follow-ups to streamline communication and support effective account management
- To handle group enquiries and liaise with revenue manager & DOS to optimize groups potential for the hotel.
- Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within the hospitality, events, or tourism sectors, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and industry partners
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a confident and persuasive approach to client engagement
- Ability to think strategically and understand market trends, client needs, and the competitive landscape
- Familiarity with sales software (e.g., CRM systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing multiple leads and follow-ups simultaneously
- Analytical mindset with an ability to interpret sales data and make recommendations for performance improvement
- Flexibility to attend off-site client meetings, networking events, and occasionally work outside regular hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed for events