About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#5d7fa3"><em><strong>“The world is yours with Meliá”</strong></em> </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif">Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#5d7fa3"><strong>Discover some of the benefits we offer:</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>My MeliáRewards:</strong></span> Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>My MeliáBenefits:</strong></span> Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif">Be proud to belong to Meliá as we are proud of you 😉 </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p><h3><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;background-color:white;color:#eaa57a"><strong>Job mission:</strong></span></h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">As Sales Manager MICE UK South, you will drive and achieve revenue objectives for the Groups and Catering segment from the Corporate, Government and Pharmaceutical sectors. Through proactive new business development and strategic account management, you will maximise profitability, strengthen client relationships and enhance market share for Meliá White House, ME London and Meliá London Kensington.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;color:#eaa57a"><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">•<span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"> Proactively hunt for new high-potential corporate, government and pharmaceutical accounts to drive group and catering revenue.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Achieve a minimum number of weekly sales appointments through office visits, site inspections, FAM trips and virtual meetings.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within managed accounts.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Negotiate rates in line with hotel objectives, Business Plan targets and a focus on high-ADR production.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Analyse corporate sales performance on a weekly basis, reviewing account production and implementing corrective actions where required.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Review market analysis, RGI performance and competitor activity with the Director of Sales to improve hotel results.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Participate in sales blitzes, roadshows, presentations, networking events, FAM trips and other sales initiatives to achieve annual targets.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Create and execute Account Development Plans in alignment with the Director of Sales and overall sales strategy.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Support wider sales team activities including show rounds, presentations, reports, networking events and special projects.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;color:#eaa57a"><strong>What are we looking for:</strong></span></h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Strong sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Proven experience in corporate and group sales within a hotel or hospitality environment</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong hunting capability</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider sales team</span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#5d7fa3"><strong>At Meliá we are all VIP</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif">Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, <strong><span style="color:#e9a579">VIP</span> </strong>People. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to <strong><span style="color:#e9a579">equal opportunities between women and men</span></strong> in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>We promote our commitment to <span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>equality and diversity</strong></span>, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that <span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company</strong></span>.</em></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through <span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>a socially responsible team</strong></span>. In this sense, our motto is "<span style="color:#e9a579"><strong>Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present</strong></span>". 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