Job Description

Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again. Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee. We are currently recruiting for a Cluster Sales and Marketing Executive for Wood Hall Hotel and Spa, and Crathorne Hall Hotel located in North Yorkshire. Wood Hall Hotel and Spa and Crathorne Hall Hotel are located in North Yorkshire, both are luxurious country house hotels and offer a tranquil setting, combined with warm and attentive hospitality delivered with ease. These stunning hotels boast award winning restaurants, bespoke events and can deliver outstanding weddings.
About the role:

• The role of Cluster Sales and Marketing Executive will involve proactively driving sales and marketing activities to both hotels across all sectors to including hotel events, private dining, leisure experiences, corporate and conference from a local perspective.
• Work with local destination houses and partners from a B2B and B2C perspective.
• Support the development, execution, and maintenance of the hotels and Hand Picked Hotels sales and marketing plan.
• Responsible for pro-actively manage social media on property, looking at ways to engage with the local community, raise awareness and engagement.
• Be a confident and effect networker who can build effective relationships externally and internally.
• Making clear, confident decisions, will be second nature to you, consulting with others where needed ensuring you all reach the same goals.
• Most of all we will want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.

• To be considered for this role you will this role of Sales and Marketing Executive you will have current proactive sales and marketing experience within a 4/5-star luxury hotel or similar environment.
• It is essential you are driven, can act on your own initiative where appropriate and enjoy working within a proactive sales role and with set targets and objectives.
• Can demonstrate a methodical approach and are highly organised and have a systematic approach to your work.
• You will have excellent communication, presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Most of all, you will have a professional, organised and friendly approach and be able to anticipate our guests needs and create memories.
• It essential you have your own transport and can travel as required.

• A competitive salary package of \xc2\xa335,000 per year, plus bonus, business mileage paid.
• This is a Full-Time role Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, however you will be required to attend evening and weekends as required.
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• \xc2\xa330 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it\xe2\x80\x99s as good as it sounds!
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.