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About the job We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Manager to be responsible for defined geographical source market covering Corporate & Leisure B2B and B2C sales. About The Stafford London Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence. The Stafford London is ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks. About the role, what will I be doing? To manage existing and new Local Corporate sales of the hotel, in order to ensure customer satisfaction and meet hotel revenue targets To manage new and existing Group sales of the hotel, in order to ensure customer satisfaction and meet hotel revenue targets Researching potential corporate clients in the local area, along with the Sales Executive targeting the key markets Negotiate rates for new accounts within the set parameters of the hotels’ overall strategies with DOSM Prepare and send Group proposals, following up to contracting stage Participate in sales blitzes, trade shows, workshops and exhibitions as appropriate Constantly managing our current portfolio of local corporate clients, groups, agents, etc Ensuring that regular communication is maintained and repeat business is delivered To complete a weekly / monthly sales report, detailing activities and financial results in line with company standards, goals and targets Responsible for revenue generation in the Local Corporate field Responsible for the Groups segment revenue generation Prospecting accounts with the Sales Executive from the competitor set, by using Hotelligence, local insights, networking events and local research To be fully acquainted with the services, facilities and rates of competitor hotels and visit on a regular basis where possible To have regular face-to-face client appointments To host familiarization trips To guide and assist in managing the Sales Executive To have a full understanding of the hotel’s products, history, facilities To liaise with the accounts department regarding credit applications. To ensure all deposits and monies are received and administrated inline with the company’s procedures Perform any additional duties deemed necessary and reasonable, including dealing with other market segments, requested by the Director of Sales & Marketing, or General Manager Who are we looking for? Proven sales professional with a minimum of 1 year direct hotel sales experience within a premium sales organisation Passionately driven towards revenue goals Polished and professional communication skills – verbal and written Excellent standards of personal presentation Understanding of Excel, Word and Power point is necessary Understanding of Opera programmes would be an advantage, but not essential Previous experience in a similar role a must Our Benefits includes: Annual salary of £45,000 plus bonus 28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days Private Healthcare & Life Insurance A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits Access to Wagestream app Training and development opportunities Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for any other permanent role (terms and conditions apply) Interest free season ticket loan & Ride to Work Scheme 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues Successful candidates must enjoy working as part of a team and have the flexibility of working in our outlets with excellent knowledge of the local area. If you have a genuine desire to look after customers, provide a first-class level of service, and have a natural enthusiasm for life in hotels, then The Stafford is the place for you! If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you! Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application. The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK. Required skills: sales, hotels, corporate sales, leisure sales £45000.00 per annum plus bonus Department: Sales About you Language required: English. The company The Stafford is located in the very heart of London. Tucked amidst the quaint, historical district of St James, just off Piccadilly, it has a surprisingly discreet and peaceful setting with the city's hustle and bustle only a few steps away. Just outside the hotel, you will find Green Park and St. James's Park which serve as a quiet oasis during your time in the City. Buckingham Palace and Green Park underground station are located just a short stroll away. Whether you wish to indulge in the finest shopping that London has to offer or explore the many cultural attractions nearby including art galleries, theatres and the royal parks and palaces, The Stafford has the perfect location to make the most of your visit.

The Event Planner’s role is to support the venue’s pre-booked sales efforts through activities and processes as outlined by the Sales Manager. Reports to: Sales Manager Hours: As dictated by business needs Responsibilities: - Support the Sales Manager in expanding and maximizing pre-booked sales across corporate events, dinner and drinks reservations, and special occasions like birthdays and pre-wedding celebrations. - Proactively work to secure and confirm new and pending inquiries, aiming to meet pre-booked sales goals and offering alternative options where appropriate, while adhering to best practices. - Build and foster relationships with local businesses and key booking agents. - Gain a comprehensive understanding of the brand to help promote the venue effectively at events and exhibitions. - Regularly verify and update the client database. - Draft event proposals by understanding clients’ requirements and budget considerations. - Welcome potential clients, provide venue tours, and make a positive impression. - Maintain the booking system with new inquiries, customer data, and detailed notes, and schedule follow-up calls as needed. - Attend industry networking events and organise on-site showcases to enhance the venue’s exposure. - Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth execution of major events, from initial inquiry to final execution, including preparing and distributing function sheets as necessary. - Support the Sales Manager in achieving key targets for the Christmas and New Year’s Eve season. - Demonstrate creativity, organisation, and proactivity, and contribute feedback and fresh ideas to help the business succeed and grow.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraiser/Bid Writer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, preparing, and submitting funding applications, bids, and grant proposals to secure essential financial support for our mission-driven projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing skills, an eye for detail, and a strong understanding of the social enterprise and non-profit landscape. You will work closely with the leadership team to develop compelling cases for support that align with our mission and growth objectives.

Main responsibilities include: As a Student Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for promoting and recruiting students to join our partner institutions. You will act as a liaison between prospective students and our admissions department. You will develop strategies to increase enrolment and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, and universities to enrol students. - You will be researching pay discrepancies, efficiency bonuses, and other types of compensation in regard to recruitment consultants. - You will propose personnel and higher industrial education relations policies, help implement them in student recruitment, and draft staff handbooks. - The role involves aiding in discussions between the recruitment management team and managers in order to recruit a new applicant. - Interview new applicants, and check references and required documents in order to finalize them. - The position involves providing guidance on matters such as new employee training and recruitment, negotiating protocols, agreements, and other personnel and industrial relations matters. - The job entails handling grievance and disciplinary procedures, as well as overseeing employee welfare and counseling services. - Collaborate with other departments within the institution to ensure that the recruitment process runs smoothly. - Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in recruitment and implement innovative strategies to attract new applicants. - Monitor and report on the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for improvement.

The Role The role is based on supporting the Intuitive sales, marketing and business development processes. The main part of the role will be working with our network of partners operating around the world. The role will initially start within our marketing department, giving the candidate a chance to understand our business while working on some defined projects. This could include the production of marketing materials, website, videos, social media and partner events. After the initial placement the role will evolve to also include gaining experience in sales support, continuing to work with our partners from around the world. This will involve explaining the Intuitive value proposition, demonstrating our software products and helping with sales opportunities as well as supporting our partners with their marketing campaigns. We operate in many different time zones (from Australia to the USA), therefore the role will encompass some out of hours working. This is an ideal first role for someone looking for a career in sales and marketing. The placement will include projects in the following: Key Tasks • Assist the sales director with partner and end customer sales activity • Attend partner sales review and follow up / monitoring of actions • Following up sales and business development opportunities • Demonstrating the Intuitive software and value proposition • First line pre-sales support for new sales opportunities • Production of quotes and proposals • Updating the Company CRM with all activities • Assist with the production of marketing materials and literature, such as web content, brochures, blog posts and press releases • Write and proofread marketing copy • Upload material to the website(s), social media pages, online partner portal and Intuitive SharePoint • Assisting other areas of the business such as pre-sales and technical services Key skills Great interpersonal skills Ability to learn and understand about software, specifically in the business intelligence, print and process management markets Able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. Personable manner, team-player and adaptability are all important Excellent written and oral skills: you will be called upon to write online content, so you will need strong copywriting skills. You will also have to regularly deal with clients and suppliers, face to face or on the phone. Attention to detail – required for proof-reading posts, news releases, website content and emails IT skills: You will need proficiency in MS Office packages and, ideally, in graphic tools such as Adobe, Publisher and video editing software.