Group & Events Sales Manager

About us

Kimpton Fitzroy London has a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Group & Events Sales Manager!

A “London Hotel Like No Other”, Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

Our Group & Events Sales Manager takes responsibility & accountability for the management of assigned meetings and events, and maximising sales through structured sales planning and action to achieve/exceed budgeted targets in all revenue areas. You will work closely with the department head, ensuring the team offers a knowledgeable and efficient service whilst having a full understanding of the customer needs.

Working at Kimpton is not just about working. And it’s certainly not like working at other places. We value personality, individuality, creativity, doing right, continually improving, focus and passion.

What we offer

Our Group & Events Sales Manager receives some great benefits:

• Competitive salary plus 20% sales bonus and great IHG perks!
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• Worldwide hotel room rates and F&B discounts for all employees – plus Friends & Family.
• Discounts on retail and various activities through our HAPI benefit portal – with access to over 15,000 stores (Supermarkets, clothing stores, cinema tickets, eye care vouchers)
• Season ticket loan
• 24/7 access to our staff wellbeing service ‘Yourhalo’, providing free confidential support and guidance for mental and physical health and financial wellbeing.
• Complimentary monthly wellbeing initiatives plus medical plan. 
• Subsidised taxi journey home for shifts finishing between 00:00 and 05:00
• 50% off F&B in our restaurants (Galvin Bar & Grill, Burr & Co, Palm Court and Fitz’s Bar)
• Recognition through our Bravo programme – Where you can give and receive rewards & recognition for outstanding work!
• Continual Learning & Development opportunities
• Access to HIT Apprenticeships
• Employee of the month programme
• Exciting social events throughout the year!
• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world
• Generous ‘Refer a friend’ programme
• Meals whilst on duty in our staff restaurant
• Opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

What we need from you

You will feel at home with us if you are looking for a place where you can:

Be yourself: Bring in your individuality and the best and ever improving version of you. Who you are is who we are. So bring the real you.

Lead yourself: Do the right thing when nobody is watching and take initiative. Find creative new ways to delight guests and colleagues, we trust you to learn, grow and continually improve at whatever you do.

Make it count: Create ridiculously personal experiences (for our guests and our colleagues). What you do matters. You matter. 

To succeed as our Group & Events Sales Manager, you will need:

• Strong Group, Conference and Event sales experience (essential) and a minimum of 1 year management experience within a hotel commercial office (desirable)
• A solid track record of revenue achievement in the service and hospitality industry is essential for this role.
• You will have strong strategic planning skills, ability to look ahead and strategies in place to support the plans.
• A high degree of knowledge within the Groups segment, however knowledge in all market segments i.e. corporate, conference and leisure is preferrable.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are key.
• It is essential that you are able to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail.
• Coaching and supporting team members to develop
• Knowledge of Opera and Delphi FDC

Do you have what it takes to be our Groups & Events Sales Manager? We’d love to hear from you.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.