Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection is
on the lookout for a dynamic Director of Sales to inspire
and lead!
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Join the excitement and become
part of the team at Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG -
a landmark addition to the capital’s luxury lifestyle
scene.
Joining the IHG portfolio in Summer 2026 as Canary
Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection - this exciting new
chapter marks the brand’s first property in London. Set in the heart of Canary
Wharf with stunning views across the River Thames and London skyline, the hotel
features 142 luxurious guestrooms and suites, stylish dining spaces, meeting
and events facilities and access to a luxury health club, spa and pool. As part
of Vignette Collection, the hotel blends luxury hospitality with authentic,
experiential and considerate travel while celebrating individuality, locality
and meaningful guest experiences in one of London’s most dynamic
destinations.
As a Director of Sales, your day-to-day will be driven
by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties
and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …
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Leading our proactive sales team, training them on best practice
and supporting them to produce excellence. You will be a strong leader
who enjoys to lead by example. Delivering new direct business/pipeline aligned with
the business needs and managing budgeted sales across all segments with
a particular focus on Group, Corporate and Luxury, alongside working on
the annual sales and marketing plan (ensuring ROI
is tracked) Generating new business leads through a variety of avenues
including social media and supporting the renegotiation of existing annual
agreements in line with the Hotels KPIs
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">At all times reporting and tracking
sales through sales performance reports (using targets, KPIs and sales
objectives) and identifying any problems (then working to resolve
them)Working
independently within your department and with the wider Hotel team
to consolidate board sales packs and monthly commercial
reviews Using best practice, continuously improving processes
and identifying areas which efficiency can be streamlined. You will use your
best practice and initiative to stay in contact with the above-property sales
team, to ensure alignment with IHG’s overall strategy.
We are searching for someone who is passionate about
people, thrives on delivering authentic service and takes pride in creating
thoughtful guest experiences.
In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….
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Availability to work typically on a Monday-Friday schedule, however
additional hours in evenings and weekends may be required due to business needs.
Some travel will be required in this role to attend road shows, corporate events
and visit clients. Experience at Director of Sales or a senior management role within
a busy Sales team (ideally within a branded
environment) A track record of sales achievements with at least 2 years’
experience in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role.
You will have a depth of knowledge of local and UK markets, in particular
Corporate and MICE experience would be highly
beneficial. You will have strong strategic planning skills, ability to look
ahead and put strategies in place to support
the plans. It is essential that you can work well under pressure, with minimal
supervision and maintain high standards and attention
to detail. Microsoft package skills and Delphi knowledge (desirable). You
will be confident in presenting information to various stakeholders in a clear
and presentable way, adjusting the level of detail to the appropriate
stakeholder.
In return, we offer a wide range
of benefits and opportunities designed to support your wellbeing, development
and career grow such as…
- Financial
security – A competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free meal
on shift, paid holidays! - Growth and development – extensive training,
opportunities for career progression across the world. IHG has been recognised
as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer. -
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perks - worldwide discounted room rates
and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels
and growing), plus generous friends and family rate.
Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads
of retailers on our perks portal. - Wellbeing –employee assistance
programme available 24/7 and much more!
If you are looking to join a hotel company where
you can be your authentic self, create meaningful connections and be part of
an exciting new chapter for Vignette Collection in London, click apply
today!
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">You must meet the legal
requirements to work in the UK.
lang="EN-US">As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed
to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know
if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter
will assist you accordingly.
At IHG Hotels &
Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe
that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same
opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide
equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard
to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital
or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected
by law.
