Director of Sales

  • LJ Recruitment Limited
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Mar 06, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Are you a senior sales leader within the hospitality sector looking for your next opportunity? I have an exciting opportunity with one of my clients located in Edinburgh, looking for a new Director of Sales.

You will shape strategy, drive revenue growth, and elevate the business' commercial performance.

Reporting to- General Manager

Salary - £50,000 basic + 20% bonus

25 days annual leave + BH

Duties:

  • Leading the sales strategy to maximise revenue across all segments
  • Building strong partnerships with key corporate, MICE, and travel accounts
  • Managing, motivating, and developing the sales team
  • Identifying new market opportunities and creating innovative sales campaigns
  • Working closely with senior leadership to deliver commercial success
  • Working collaboratively with off-property sales channels ensuring sales efforts are coordinated
  • Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities.
  • Supports brand's Service and Relationship Strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
  • Provides excellent customer service in order to grow share of the account.
  • Executes brand's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.

About you:

  • Strong background in hotel sales leadership
  • Strategic mindset paired with hands-on operational drive
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Proven track record of hitting and exceeding targets
  • Experience within branded hotels is a high advantage but not essential

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