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Vice President Sales & Public Relations - Firmdale Hotels, London & New York

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the New York Team as Sales & PR Coordinator at Firmdale Hotels North America.

Representing 11 hotels across London and New York, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the UK & USA’s most inspiring, privately owned luxury hotel brands. You will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day needs of the Sales Office and assisting the PR Manager when and where needed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reporting into the VP of Sales and Director of Sales and providing administrative support accordingly.
• Conducting new business research and prospecting to support individual team members and grow our market share as directed.
• Proactively identify and be responsive to trends, opportunities and idea generation.
• Assisting where required with hosting of site inspections, client entertaining, parties and familiarisation trips.
• Participating in trade shows and events within the hotels, the industry and external organisations as directed.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of sales trips in the US and overseas.
• Attending and contributing to weekly sales meetings.
• Compile and contribute reporting as directed.
• Create rate agreements and complete corporate RFPs.
• Respond to Cvent accommodation enquiries.
• Database entry and cleansing ensuring this is kept up-to-date and refreshed at all times.
• General office support duties for Sales Office.
• Assisting PR Manager when required.

Requirements:

• Sales or hotel operations experience from within the hotel industry.
• Experience in a supporting role and an administrative background preferred.
• Have a strong understanding and interest in building a career in Sales.
• Able to multi-task and manage a varied work-load.
• Ability to communicate confidently internally and externally with different stakeholders.
• Finger on the pulse with current news and trends.
• Energetic and responsive - you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional outlook and detail-oriented.
• Dependable and adaptable with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and drive.
• Proactive and with initiative, highly organised and efficient.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Opera, Canva and Salesforce.
• A positive brand ambassador.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Hospitality