Description:
Director of Sales
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
About Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is located next to Blackfriars Station in the heart of the City of London, within walking distance of St Pauls Cathedral, Tate Modern and the South Bank. This Grade II listed five-star hotel stands on the historic site of King Henry VIIIs Bridewell Palace and features 205 stylish guestrooms and suites along with versatile meeting and event spaces. Dining experiences include NYnLON, a sophisticated yet relaxed bistro bringing the flavours of New York dining culture to London with East Coast classics and seasonal produce, and Leaf and Cane, a vibrant late night bar with live sports screenings, karaoke nights, a dynamic calendar of social events, premium beers and a lively social atmosphere.
Colleagues have the opportunity to work in a distinctive historic setting while welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to central London.
Duties and responsibilities related to the Director of Sales role
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Create and implement the Hotel Sales Strategy to achieve forecasted and budgeted revenues.
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Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly revenue forecasting.
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Manage and develop the Sales team, setting clear objectives and driving performance.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through direct sales, trade events, and networking.
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Ensure all sales proposals, contracts, and communications comply with brand standards and hotel policies.
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Review room and event space inventory and implement strategies to maximise revenue opportunities.
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Collaborate with Revenue, Operations, and other departments to drive commercial performance.
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Monitor sales activity and market trends, adapting strategies to achieve business goals.
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Maintain departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
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Foster a high-performing sales culture through coaching, training, and leadership.
About you
You are an accomplished sales leader with significant experience in hotel sales, ideally within a luxury or five-star environment. You have a proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing strong client relationships, and leading high-performing teams.
Benefits you will enjoy as a Director of Sales
12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.
With more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For.
At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Next Steps: Apply today for this Director of Sales role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!
Primary Location: GB-ENG-London
Organization: Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Sales
Req ID: LON007967
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.
