Hours: Part-time (24–32 hours per week – flexible shift patterns considered)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + Benefits
Reports To: General Manager / Deputy Manager
About Us
Perched on the highest point of the Isle of Portland, The Heights Hotel offers unparalleled, panoramic views of Chesil Beach, the Fleet Lagoon, and the stunning Dorset Jurassic Coast. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality, whether hosting corporate conferences, or leisure travellers.
We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Sales Manager to join our team. If you are passionate about building connections, spotting new business opportunities, and showcasing everything our unique venue has to offer, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As our Sales Manager, you will be the driving force behind maximising revenue across all areas of the hotel, including accommodation, conferences, and events. This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of our sales strategy, nurture existing client relationships, and proactively secure new local and national business.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new corporate, leisure, and event business opportunities to drive revenue.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with local businesses, event planners, and regular guests.
- Event Sales: Work closely with our team to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings for events, private parties, and conferences.
- Marketing Collaboration: Assist with creating promotional campaigns, managing local advertising, and representing the hotel at networking events.
- Market Analysis: Keep an eye on local market trends and competitor activity to ensure our offerings remain competitive and compelling.
- Reporting: Track sales KPIs and provide regular updates on pipeline performance to the senior management team.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should be a self-starter with a natural flair for communication and a passion for hospitality.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a sales, business development, or account management role (experience within hospitality, hotels, or events is highly desirable).
- A proactive, target-driven mindset with excellent negotiation and closing skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple enquiries efficiently.
- Knowledge of the Dorset/local corporate market is a distinct advantage.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary and potential bonus structure.
- Flexible working hours (24–32 hours per week) to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Additional Birthday holiday added to your holiday entitlement (upon completion of trial period).
- Lunch/Dinner whilst working.
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice, discounts, support & deals).
- Discounted hotel stays.
- Discounted food & beverage rates.
- Discounted event tickets.
- Discounted purchases from hotel shop.
- Free on-site parking.
- A supportive working environment with one of the best views in Dorset!
Please be aware that this role involves working shifts of mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The role starts as a casual one on a probationary basis, with the advertised rate of pay including a 12.07% holiday allowance. The advertised rate of pay is the national minimum wage for someone aged 21+. People under this age would have their pay set in accordance with the applicant's age bracket for the national minimum wage.
How to Apply
If you are ready to elevate your career at one of Portland’s most iconic locations, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected].
Closing Date for Applications: 10/07/26
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: From £14.24 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
