Job Description

Director of Sales & Marketing

Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales & marketing leader

Are you ambitious, commercially driven, and energised by building strong relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment where no two days are the same? If so, come and join us at Radisson Hotel Group to Make Every Moment Matter for our guests, our teams, and our business.

At the Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport -- a stylish 4-star hotel just moments from EMA -- we welcome both business and leisure travellers with contemporary comfort, a vibrant food and beverage offering, and exceptional meetings and events facilities. With 218 modern bedrooms, a chic bar, international dining, an impressive health club, and nine versatile event spaces accommodating up to 400 guests, this is a hotel with huge commercial potential.

Our Sales & Marketing Team plays a vital role in driving that success. With their passion, creativity, and determination to grow revenue, they deliver experiences that go beyond expectations -- and we are now looking for a dynamic leader to join us.

About the Role

As our

Director of Sales & Marketing

, you will lead the hotel's commercial strategy, overseeing all proactive sales activity and marketing initiatives to maximise total revenue. You will champion the Radisson Yes I Can! culture and inspire your team to deliver exceptional results while having fun along the way.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Sales & Marketing team, creating a high-performance culture focused on growth, collaboration, and results

Drive the hotel's commercial strategy across corporate, leisure, M&E, and group segments

Develop and implement creative marketing campaigns that strengthen brand presence and drive demand

Maximise total revenue across rooms, M&E, food & beverage, and ancillary services

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients

Analyse business performance, market trends, and competitor activity, providing clear insights and recommendations

Ensure compliance with all legal, brand, and internal audit requirements

Manage departmental budgets and ensure costs are aligned with business goals

Support an exceptional guest experience by providing timely, solutions-focused responses to enquiries and opportunities

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in hotel sales or sales & marketing at managerial level

Strong knowledge of the local market, including key corporate, leisure, and group segments, with the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities

A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a passion for results

A hands-on leader who motivates through example and fosters growth in their team

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Innovative mindset with the ability to develop creative, commercially sound solutions

High personal integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Confident in using a range of IT systems and data-driven tools

A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences

Benefits

Discounted stays at Radisson Hotel Group properties worldwide

Discount off food & beverage

Free access to our gym, pool, steam room & sauna

Free meal on duty

Free on-site parking

Tailored training and development programmes

Excellent career growth opportunities within Radisson Hotel Group

If you're excited by the opportunity to shape the commercial future of a leading airport hotel -- and you're ready to say Yes I Can! -- we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership On-site parking
Experience:

Business development: 3 years (preferred) Sales: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person