Sales Director

Ref: AS6108559

Newport, Wales

£80,000

• Permanent
• Hospitality Sales Leadership
• Business Development
• Revenue Growth

About the candidate

An accomplished sales leader with a strong background across hospitality, events and business development. They bring hands-on experience overseeing multi-site sales operations, building strong local business relationships and developing targeted strategies that improve market presence, repeat business and customer satisfaction.

Available to start in 2 weeks and seeking a permanent opportunity, they offer a collaborative leadership style with a strong track record of mentoring teams, negotiating commercial partnerships and delivering consistent revenue growth in fast-paced customer-focused environments.

What makes them great?

• Revenue Growth: Delivered around 20% year-on-year revenue growth through successful contract negotiation, new client acquisition and partnership development.
• Corporate Booking Uplift: Increased corporate bookings by 30% across a regional hospitality setting through targeted sales strategies and local business engagement.
• Team Leadership: Known for mentoring sales teams, encouraging collaboration and supporting colleagues to perform at their best in dynamic environments.

Areas of expertise

• Hospitality Sales Strategy: Experienced in developing targeted sales plans across multi-property hospitality environments to improve market reach and corporate bookings.
• Business Development: Skilled in identifying new market opportunities, negotiating partnerships and converting prospects into long-term commercial relationships.
• Client Relationship Management: Strong background in managing varied client portfolios, improving retention and driving repeat business through proactive engagement.