Director of Sales

Job Ref: AM14719Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Dartford BridgeLocation: Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, DartfordSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40Posted date: 28/08/2025Closing date: 30/09/2025

  Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Director of Sales at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge.

The Role:

What will I be doing?

• As Director of Sales, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace
• Integral part of the growth & development of future and repeat business
• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the hotel and to increase market share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work with current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Head of Sales and senior management, inluding reporting appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working and able to develop their team
• Excellent standards
• Lead from the front Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

At Klarent Hospitality we offer:

• A fun, friendly work environment where you can be yourself
• The opportunity to grow and challenge yourself in a fast paced Company
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel and Group Brand Portfolio
• Regular Sales Incentives and Annual Bonus Scheme
• Access to the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Programme offering discounted stays worldwide across all Hilton brands and 50% off Food and Drink at Hilton branded properties
• Up to £1000 cash incentive when referring a friend to come and join our team 
• Long service recognition bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.
• Fully funded apprenticeships
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlement

Interested? Apply Today...

 

Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge, a stylish hotel at the ‘Gateway to London.’ Exploring the Kent countryside is a breeze from our hotel located just off the M25 motorway and only four miles from the premier Bluewater Shopping Centre. Travel to Central London in 17 minutes from the Ebbsfleet International rail station just five miles away.

We’ll greet you at check-in with a warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie. Settle into a spacious guest room with modern décor, an LCD TV, work desk and WiFi access. Deluxe rooms offer indulgent extras like a welcome plate, still and sparkling mineral water, bathrobes and slippers. Our suites provide a separate living area, coffee machine, and a later check-out time.

Enjoy international cuisine and views of the Dartford Bridge at QE2 Restaurant – perfect for celebrating special occasions or catching up on business. Our QE2 Bar has an extensive wine, beer and spirits list, and the QE2 Lounge is a great spot for specialty coffees, pastries and sandwiches. Exercise body and mind with a fully equipped fitness centre plus leisure facilities like a 15m swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room.

Planning an event? Guests have a choice of eight meeting and conference rooms, all well-equipped and newly refurbished. The Queen Elizabeth Suite is particularly impressive for larger events, boasting natural light and a private bar. Ask our friendly staff about event packages and catering options.