ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES

We’re looking for an Group Sales Manager to join our iconic Sales & Marketing team.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London’s most iconic address. It’s another world; a world of oriental luxury and the most attentive service. A world that’s all about our guests.

As a Assistant Director of Group Sales at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, you will be responsible for

• To achieve budgeted revenues in Groups, Conference and Banqueting in keeping with the annual budget and marketing plan.
• To handle all Group and Event enquiries at enquiry handling stage: Proposing, following up, contracting and carrying out site inspections to achieve high levels of conversion.
• To effectively manage a portfolio of key assigned accounts through planned sales activity, maximising account potential in terms of rate, room-nights and / or events in accordance with overall sales strategies.
• To focus on the growth and continued production of existing assigned Group and Event Accounts, both domestic and international and to develop new Group and Event Accounts that are suitable to the pricing strategy of the hotel.
• To research and develop revenues from other assigned geographical territories.
• To develop and maintain an accurate database of all assigned Group and Event accounts.
• To evaluate and respond to all enquiries from assigned territory / accounts received. 
• Ensuring a detailed handover to the Groups and Event Managers outlining the previous discussions, opportunities to delight and billing details.
• To ensure effective communication with other hotel departments to enable the smooth operation of in-house groups and functions

To be a successful Assistant Director of Group Sales, you will have a proven track-record in an Group Sales within the luxury hospitality industry. You are a passionate about luxury experience, build excellent rapport with clients, are detail oriented and diligent, whilst being able to adapt and deal with changing priorities. 

In return, you will receive an array of iconic benefits, such as:

• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your career.
• 3 complimentary nights per year, increasing to 5 with length of service
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group
• Access to discounts and deals with over 500 popular high street retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
• 50% F&B & Spa discount
• Complimentary Westfield Healthcare cash plan, children added at no extra cost
• Colleague Experience Stay in-house with breakfast included upon completed probation
• Friends & Family hotel rate and Spa discount
• 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• £750 recruitment referral bonus
• Free meals on duty & uniform dry-cleaning services
• Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off
• Subsidized podiatry sessions with our incredible Bastien pedicurists
• Free Life Insurance benefits whilst in service
• Company pension plan
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year

SUSTAINABILITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a proudly certified Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hotel. Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set out by the GSTC.

We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are very proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us on the path to achieving our sustainability goals, such as single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated. 

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.