Regional Sales Manager

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Location: Kent area (Home base with travel across Kent) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus car allowance Job Type: Full time/permanent Overview We are looking for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive business growth and manage strategic accounts within the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and account management with hotels and luxury resorts, and the ability to build deep, long-lasting relationships that deliver measurable revenue and satisfaction. Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to achieve revenue, margin and market share targets

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with hotels, luxury resorts and other hospitality clients

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the primary commercial contact and trusted advisor

• Forge and nurture senior-level relationships with hotel owners, general managers, directors of sales and procurement teams

• Negotiate commercial terms and close contracts that drive profitable growth

• Maintain an active pipeline, forecast accurately and report sales performance to leadership

• Work cross functionally with marketing, operations and product teams to tailor offers and deliver exceptional client outcomes

• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows and client meetings as required Required skills and experience

• Demonstrable success in business development and account management.

• Strong relationship building skills with a track record of winning and retaining strategic hospitality clients.

• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing complex sales cycles

• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging at C-suite level

• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets and manage a robust sales pipeline

• Willingness to travel regularly across the assigned territory and to attend industry events