Job Description

About Acaasa Limited ( T/A Ashfield Bed & Breakfast)

Ashfield B&B is a charming, welcoming, family-run business on Holywood Road, Belfast -- just minutes from the city centre and George Best Belfast City Airport. With exceptional guest reviews and a reputation for warm hospitality, we're proud to offer a "home-from-home" experience to travellers from across the UK, Ireland and beyond.

As we continue to grow our business and in order to expand across Northern Ireland and other geographies, we are seeking a

Sales, Account & Business Development Manager

to take lead in identifying and setting up new branches, driving fresh revenue opportunities, growing the client base and strengthening our presence in the local and international tourism markets.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional to shape and implement Ashfield B&B's sales and growth strategy.You'll manage existing accounts/set ups, identify new opportunities/ business partnerships and collaborate closely with the owner to achieve ambitious revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a proactive

sales and business development strategy

aligned with company goals.

Identify opportunities for expansion of the business within Belfast, Scotland, Ireland and India.Create proposals, contracts and negotiate terms with new partners.

Identify properties/opportunities, set up new business, co-ordinate with the local authority approvals, ensure compliances and execute all tasks necessary to run the bed and breakfast business in the new locations.

Identify and secure

new business opportunities

-- including corporate, leisure, and group bookings.

Build and maintain strong relationships with

travel agents, tour operators, and online booking partners

(e.g. Booking.com, Expedia).

Conduct

market analysis

to inform pricing, promotions and competitive positioning.

Acting as the lead liaison for external business development and ensuring Ashfield stays competitive in its market.

Prepare and negotiate

proposals and contracts

with clients and partners.

Collaborate on marketing initiatives and contribute ideas for

digital campaigns and social media visibility

.

Attend

tourism events and trade shows

to promote Ashfield B&B.

Establish sales targets and budgets; monitor performance monthly, quarterly and annually.

Monitor sales KPIs -- occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, Customer satisfaction scores -- and prepare performance reports for management.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 2

-5 years' experience

in Hotel/bed and breakfast industry in operations, sales, account management or business development, preferably within hospitality, travel or tourism.

Keen knowledge of hotel/bed and breakfast business/customer needs and satisfaction measures.

Proven track record in

meeting and exceeding sales targets

.

Excellent

communication, negotiation and presentation

skills.

Proficiency with

CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and online booking platforms

.

Strong analytical mindset and commercial acumen.

Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently.

Familiarity with the

Northern Ireland, Scotland, Ireland and India tourism and hospitality market

is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Professional, personable and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

Results-driven, proactive and creative thinker.

Confident decision-maker who thrives in a small-team environment.

Adaptable, flexible and willing to "go the extra mile" to grow the business

What We Offer

Competitive salary with

performance-based bonus or commission

.

Flexible working hours (occasional evenings/weekends for trade events).

Opportunities for

career progression

within a growing business.

Supportive, family-run work environment where your ideas make an impact.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your

CV

and a

short cover letter

outlining your relevant experience to:

ashfieldbnb@gmail.com

Please include "

Sales, Account & Business Development Manager Application

" in the subject line.

Late applications would not be accepted except for exceptional circumstances

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast BT4 2LS