Sales Manager | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pokhara

IHG, a leading global hospitality company, is bringing its largest and fastest-growing brand, Holiday Inn Express, to Pokhara. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pokhara will offer a fresh, modern and smart hospitality experience designed for today’s travellers- combining comfort, convenience and great value with the essentials that matter most.As we prepare to bring this exciting new hotel to life in Pokhara, we are looking for talented, passionate and driven individuals to join our team across multiple career opportunities. If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited to be part of a globally recognized brand and a new hotel journey, we invite you to join us as we open the doors to a new era of smart, effortless hospitality in Pokhara.Under the guidance of the Director of Sales, you will support in driving daily sales and marketing operations and in the planning and execution of sales strategies, activities and initiatives to achieve the hotel’s business objectives. You will be responsible for developing business opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners, supporting revenue generation and contributing to the overall sales performance of the hotel. You will be involved in various sales and marketing functions including but not limited to business development, client relationship management, sales activities, account management, market development and promotional initiatives.A little taste of your day-to-day:Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:Manage everyday activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbersDevelop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performanceTrain colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect and have the tools they need to work efficientlyRecommend or initiate any HR related actions where neededDrive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team What We need from you:Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related fieldTwo to four years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceMust speak English languageOther languages preferred What you can expect from us:We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.