Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, GB, AL3 5

Additional Info: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-22T07:01:22.733

About Sopwell House

Sopwell House is a beautiful luxury Georgian country house hotel and spa located in the heart of Hertfordshire. Set within 12 acres of serene countryside, just 20 minutes from London St Pancras, the hotel offers 126 stylish rooms and suites, an award-winning spa, and a range of exceptional dining experiences. Our commitment to personalised service, attention to detail, and warm hospitality has made Sopwell House a standout destination for both leisure and business guests.

Your Role in Our Family

• Effectively secure new accounts from the Global marketplace and thereafter, manage and develop accounts to agreed targets for Sopwell House.


• Effectively manage and develop a portfolio of network accounts to drive more revenue to the business.


• Develop and establish relationships with all Business Travel Agents, Consortia, Hotel Booking Agents, MICE, Corporate, Wholesalers, Tour Operators, and Call Centres where appropriate.


• Develop new business opportunities to secure new accounts from the global marketplace.


• Assist in networking within our GDS supplier.


• Utilise technology to create various databases and conduct regular electronic mailings to the marketplaces.


• Review web opportunities to maximise hotel exposure.


• Maximise opportunities to conduct presentations and roadshows in the national and global marketplace.


• Maintain ongoing awareness of negotiations and liaise with agents as appropriate.


• Monitor account performance monthly and update action plans as needed.


• Review accounts quarterly with clients and adjust strategies accordingly.


• Analyze competitor activity and take action to protect business.


• Organise and host familiarisation visits and corporate hospitality events as required.


• Represent the hotel at exhibitions, trade shows, and similar events, as well as with professional bodies and organisations.


• Monitor account administration including database management, RFP completion, rate collation, contract issuance, rate loading, and tracking.


• Handle complaints or queries promptly, ensuring thorough follow-up with Hotel Management.

What Makes You the Perfect Fit?

• Exceptional relationship-building & networking skills.


• Strategic & analytical sales mindset.


• A self-starter who seeks new opportunities, identifies partnership deals, and maximises exposure through presentations and digital channels.


• Strong organisational and account management abilities.


• Calm, confident, and professional communication style.


• Willingness to travel to London and the local area; driving licence beneficial.

The Best Bit

• Discounted Food and Beverage and accommodation.


• 28 days holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday.


• 30% discount on spa treatments and days.


• 10% discount on spa products.


• Introduce a Friend bonus for referrals.


• Staff meals provided on duty.


• Hotel discounts through our Pride of Britain affiliation.

Our Commitment

Sopwell House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Compensation

Competitive salary

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Sales Manager Full-Time Position - 40 hours About Sopwell House: Sopwell House is a beautiful luxury Georgian country house hotel and spa located in the heart of Hertfordshire. Set within 12 acres of serene countryside, just 20 minutes from London St Pancras, the hotel offers 126 stylish rooms and suites, an award-winning spa, and a range of exceptional dining experiences. Our commitment to personalised service, attention to detail, and warm hospitality has made Sopwell House a standout destination for both leisure and business guests. Your role in our Family: Effectively secure new accounts from the Global marketplace and thereafter, manage and develop accounts to agreed targets for Sopwell House. Effectively manage and develop a portfolio of network accounts to drive more revenue to the business Develop and establish relationships with all Business Travel Agents, Consortia, Hotel Booking Agents, MICE, Corporate, Wholesalers, Tour Operators, and Call Centres where appropriate. Develop
new business opportunities to secure new accounts from the global marketplace Assist in the networking within our GDS supplier Utilise technology to create various databases and conduct regular electronic mailings to the various marketplaces. Review various web opportunities and ensure the hotel maximise any opportunities Ensure we maximise all opportunities to conduct presentations, road shows in the national and global marketplace Ensure ongoing awareness of negotiations handled and ensure liaison with agents where appropriate Monitor account performance on a monthly basis and action as required Review each account on a monthly/quarterly basis with the clients and update action plans as required Monitor and analyse competitor activity and act upon it to protect business Organise and host familiarisation visits and corporate hospitality events as and when required Represent the hotel at exhibitions, trade shows, presentations and such like and similarly to any professional bodies and
organisations Monitor all aspects of account administration to ensure accurate and effective. This includes the client database, completion of RFPs, collation of rates, issuing contracts, rate loading and tracking Handle complaints or queries with immediate action, speaking to the Hotel Management ensuring thorough follow up to the guest What makes you the perfect fit? Exceptional relationship-building & networking skills Strategic & analytical sales mindset A self-starter who consistently seeks new opportunities, identifies preferred partnership deals, and maximises exposure through presentations, trade shows, and digital channels. Strong organisational & account management ability Calm, confident, and professional communication This role will involve travel to London and the local area, so the ability to drive would be beneficial. The Best Bit: Discounted Food and Beverage and accommodation. 28 days holiday, plus an extra day off on your birthday. 30% discount on spa treatments and
spa days. 10% discount on spa products. Introduce a Friend bonus when you recommend someone to join our team. Staff meals provided on duty. Hotel discounts through our Pride of Britain affiliation. Sopwell House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Compensation: Competitive salary #J-18808-Ljbffr