Senior Sales Manager_Holiday Inn Express Kolkata New Town

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Papua New Guinea, Enga
Job Description

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

class="isSelectedEnd">IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's
leading hotel companies, with over 6,000 hotels across more than 100 countries.
Our family of brands includes InterContinental®, Kimpton®, Hotel Indigo®, voco®,
Crowne Plaza®, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®,
Candlewood Suites®, avid hotels®, and several others.

class="isSelectedEnd">At Holiday Inn Express®, we're all
about travel that's simple, smart, and refreshingly
uncomplicated
. We help guests feel more than ready by delivering
reliable service, comfortable stays, and the essentials that matter
most.

At IHG, we believe
in True Hospitality for Good—creating a culture where
colleagues are empowered to grow, guests feel genuinely cared for, and our
communities benefit from responsible business
practices.


About the Role

class="isSelectedEnd">As the Senior Manager, you
will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence for your department
while driving business performance, developing high-performing teams,
and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with hotel
leadership to achieve financial goals, maintain IHG brand standards, and foster
a culture of continuous improvement.


Your
Day-to-Day

Financial Returns

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  • Develop and execute departmental business plans
    aligned with hotel objectives.
  • Manage departmental budgets,
    forecasts, and financial performance.
  • Monitor productivity,
    expenses, and revenue opportunities.
  • Identify initiatives
    to improve profitability and operational
    efficiency.
  • Support the achievement of hotel financial
    and commercial targets.
  • People

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  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop managers
    and colleagues.
  • Drive colleague engagement, recognition,
    and retention initiatives.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding,
    training, and succession planning.
  • Conduct regular
    performance reviews and development discussions.
  • Foster
    a culture that reflects IHG's Winning Ways
    and values.
  • Guest Experience

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  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences consistent
    with IHG Brand Standards.
  • Resolve guest concerns promptly
    and professionally.
  • Build strong relationships with key
    clients, owners, and business partners.
  • Collaborate across
    departments to ensure seamless hotel operations.
  • Drive
    guest satisfaction and continuous service
    improvement.
  • Responsible Business

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  • Ensure compliance with IHG policies, brand
    standards, and statutory requirements.
  • Promote health,
    safety, security, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Support
    internal and external audits.
  • Protect hotel assets
    and confidential information.
  • Perform additional duties
    as assigned by hotel leadership.

  • What We Need
    From You

    Education

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  • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management,
    Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, or a related
    field.
  • MBA or Postgraduate qualification
    is preferred.
  • Experience

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  • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant professional
    experience.
  • At least 3–5 years in a leadership
    role.
  • Experience in hospitality, hotels, or service
    industries is preferred.
  • Prior experience with IHG Hotels
    & Resorts or another international hotel brand is
    an advantage.
  • Skills

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  • Strong leadership and people
    management.
  • Commercial and financial
    acumen.
  • Strategic planning
    and execution.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder
    management.
  • Analytical thinking
    and problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    and hotel management systems.

  • IHG Winning
    Ways

    We are looking for leaders
    who demonstrate IHG's Winning Ways by:

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  • Do the Right Thing – Act
    with integrity, respect, and accountability.
  • Show
    We Care
    – Put people at the heart of everything
    we do.
  • Aim Higher – Continuously improve
    and strive for excellence.
  • Celebrate
    Difference
    – Value diversity and create an inclusive
    workplace.
  • Work Better Together
    Collaborate to achieve outstanding results.

  • What
    We Offer

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    hotels
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    to eligibility & NOC


    Equal Opportunity
    Employer

    At IHG Hotels & Resorts,
    we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating
    an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and given equal
    opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual
    orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other
    protected characteristic.

    Join us and become part
    of a global team that's dedicated to delivering True Hospitality
    for Good—creating memorable guest experiences while building rewarding
    careers.