Sales Manager - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Manager to inspire and lead.

Join the excitement and become part of the IHG Hotels and Resorts family! 

Welcome to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel, where modern luxury travel meets the vibrant spirit of Manchester.

Nestled in the iconic Beetham Tower, this hotel features 279 elegantly designed rooms with stunning skyline views.

Enjoy upscale amenities, including sky bar Cloud 23, 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre.

Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, with 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 square feet of event space.

Experience our commitment to redefining luxury travel, blending sophistication with the rich culture of Manchester.

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel will fully transition to the InterContinental brand by 2027, enhancing your stay with our signature luxury and service.

As the Sales Manager, reporting into and working closely with the Director of Sales, you will support the delivery of the hotel’s sales strategy by proactively driving new business and contributing to the success of the proactive Sales team.

Your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests and business needs; however, you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing)…


* Working closely with the Director of Sales to support and contribute to the proactive sales strategy, actively participating in sales activity and sharing best practice with the wider team.


* Supporting sales coaching and conversion activity for the proactive and wider commercial team, confidently contributing to training sessions and stakeholder presentations where required.


* Proactively delivering new direct business and developing a strong sales pipeline aligned with business needs, while managing assigned segments and contributing to budgeted sales targets.


* Generating new business leads through a variety of channels, including social media, networking, and market research, as well as supporting the renegotiation of existing annual agreements in line with the hotel’s KPIs.


* Accurately tracking and reporting sales activity and performance against targets, KPIs, and sales objectives, highlighting risks and opportunities to the Director of Sales.


* Working collaboratively within the Sales team and across the wider Hotel to support board sales packs, monthly commercial reviews, and other reporting requirements.


* Using best practice to continuously improve sales processes, identifying opportunities to streamline efficiency and maintaining regular communication with above-property sales teams to ensure alignment with IHG’s overall strategy.

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay.

In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….


* Availability to work primarily Monday to Friday; however, additional h...