Are you a results-driven hospitality sales professional with a proven track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding targets? Do you have the ambition, commercial acumen and relationship-building skills to help shape the future success of a luxury Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort?
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is one of the South West's premier luxury hospitality destinations, offering elegant accommodation, an award-winning spa, championship golf course, exceptional dining experiences, and a thriving meetings and events business.
Set within the stunning Bowood Estate, the Lansdowne family home since 1754, Bowood combines heritage, luxury and innovation. With ambitious growth plans across the resort and wider estate, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Regional Account Manager to drive business development, grow key accounts and maximise revenue opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Hospitality Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or Account Manager looking to make a significant impact within a prestigious luxury resort environment.
The Role
We are seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Regional Account Manager to lead sales and business development activity across Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort and the wider Estate.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality sales professional who thrives on winning new business, developing strategic partnerships and growing key accounts. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth across multiple business areas, including hotel accommodation, MICE and corporate retreats, meetings and events, spa, golf, leisure experiences and selected Estate activities.
As a key commercial ambassador for Bowood, you will:
- Identify and convert new business opportunities
- Strengthen relationships with corporate clients, agencies and tourism partners
- Increase brand awareness across regional and national markets
- Working collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Estate teams, you will help deliver exceptional customer experiences while maximising commercial performance and long-term business growth.
The successful candidate will combine strong business development and account management skills with a strategic mindset, using market insights, forecasting and performance analysis to identify opportunities, improve conversion and support the Resort's ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a strategic sales and business development plan to achieve revenue targets across hotel, spa, golf, events and visitor experiences.
- Drive new business acquisition across MICE, corporate retreats, conferences, leisure groups, events and strategic partnerships.
- Build, manage and grow key accounts, corporate relationships, agency partnerships and tourism networks to maximise repeat business and long-term revenue growth.
- Act as a brand ambassador for Bowood, representing the Estate at networking events, trade shows, industry forums and business development activities.
- Lead proactive sales activity, account management and market outreach, supporting the wider sales team to maximise enquiries, conversions and commercial performance.
- Identify new revenue streams, commercial opportunities and third-party partnerships, while supporting the development of large-scale events and visitor experiences.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing, Operations and Estate teams to deliver effective lead generation, conversion strategies and exceptional customer experiences.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and commercial performance, providing accurate forecasting, pipeline management and revenue reporting.
- Champion a sales-focused culture across the Estate, driving innovation, continuous improvement and alignment with Bowood's commercial objectives.
- Maintain effective use of CRM and sales management systems, ensuring accurate data management, reporting and compliance with company procedures.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines commercial acumen with a genuine passion for hospitality.
You will have:
- Proven success in hotel, resort, hospitality, leisure or event sales.
- A strong track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding targets.
- Excellent account management, networking and business development skills.
- Experience building relationships with corporate clients, agencies and event organisers.
- Strong communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and a passion for creating opportunities.
- The ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across multiple departments.
Benefits Include
- Enhanced holiday entitlement (33 days including Bank Holidays)
- Uniform provided
- Meals whilst on duty
- Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens during the open season
- Hugely discounted Golf Membership (on successful completion of your probationary period)
- Discounted spa treatments and 50% off beautiful TEMPLESPA products
- Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
- Company events
This is an opportunity to join a prestigious hospitality destination with ambitious growth plans and a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
You will have the autonomy to shape commercial success, build meaningful partnerships and make a visible impact across a luxury Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort set within one of Wiltshire's most beautiful estates.
If you are ready to take the next step in your hospitality sales career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive the future success of Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.
Among the finest luxury 4 star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.
