Sales Manager

Job Description

What will I be doing?

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company sales targets and objectives.
• Lead, manage, and motivate the sales team to meet and exceed individual and team sales goals.
• Identify new business opportunities and target potential clients to expand the customer base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct sales presentations, negotiate contracts, and close deals with clients.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identify sales opportunities.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, reports, and analysis to senior management.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to support sales efforts.
• Coach and train sales team members on sales techniques, product knowledge, and effective sales strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, customer needs, and market dynamics to drive sales growth.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Sales Manager or in a similar sales leadership role.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret sales data and metrics.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive sales initiatives.
• Knowledge of the industry and market trends.
• Flexibility to travel and work in a dynamic, fast-paced sales environment

What will it be like to work for IHG?

About us IHG® is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a promise to provide True Hospitality for everyone. Making everyone feel welcome and cared for, recognized and respected, whoever and wherever they are in the world. Our brands are well-known and loved the world over – Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Voco™ hotels, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Holiday Inn Resort®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®. Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We give you room to be yourself.