Job Title: Head of Sales – Lifestyle Hotel, London

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus

Location: London

We’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy for a vibrant lifestyle hotel in London.

This role is ideal for someone who understands how to blend creativity with commercial focus, driving revenue while positioning the property as a destination for both leisure and corporate guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual sales strategy and budget
• Set team targets, monitor KPIs, and drive performance
• Build and manage strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, and event planners
• Lead, inspire, and develop the sales team to achieve results
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities across corporate, MICE, leisure, and group segments
• Analyse sales performance and market trends to inform pricing and promotional strategies
• Collaborate with marketing, revenue, and operations teams to create a seamless guest journey and impactful brand presence

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in hotel sales with 5+ years in the industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of lifestyle and boutique hotel markets, particularly in London
• Commercially focused with a creative approach to sales and brand positioning
• Excellent communicator and negotiator with strong relationship-building skills
• Experienced with CRM tools (Delphi, Opera, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office
• Motivational leader with the ability to build and develop a collaborative, high-performing team

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Opportunity to shape the sales direction of a well-positioned lifestyle hotel
• Career growth within an exciting and progressive hospitality group
• A chance to work in a dynamic, design-led, guest-focused environment

If you’re a strategic, commercially minded sales leader with a passion for lifestyle hospitality, apply today or send your CV to ed@corecruitment.com.