Village Hotels
Head of Group Sales Operations
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Location: Hybrid (3 days/week – Warrington HQ)
Reporting to: Group Director of Sales
Village Hotels is undergoing a period of significant commercial expansion. Across our 34 hybrid hotel destinations, we are redefining how hospitality drives revenue. We are seeking a strategic Head of Group Sales Operations, with a proven background in the Hospitality or Travel sectors, to act as the commercial architect for our central Group, Meetings, and Events functions.
This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, optimizing our sales technology stack, and scaling a 60-person commercial organization. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Sales, you will have true autonomy to shape our go-to-market execution, streamline complex workflows, and build a world-class sales engine.
What We Are Looking For
- Mandatory Sector Experience: Proven executive leadership experience running large-scale sales operations or commercial teams specifically within Hospitality or Travel (multi-site environment experience preferred).
- Commercial & Analytical Rigor: Deep expertise in revenue optimization, sales analytics, and building performance dashboards that inform executive decision-making.
- Tech-Savvy Operations Leader: High proficiency in enterprise CRM ecosystems (Salesforce preferred) and venue management platforms, with a track record of driving operational efficiency through automation.
- Strategic Influence: Exceptional communication and matrix-management skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-departmental alignment.
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Your Core Mandate
- Commercial Strategy & Revenue Architecture: Define and execute the operational strategy for our central sales functions. Translate group revenue targets into actionable, data-driven sales strategies that maximize yield across Groups, Meetings, and Sports segments.
- Technology & Process Transformation: Serve as the strategic product owner of our commercial technology stack (Salesforce, iVvy). Drive system enhancements, eliminate workflow friction, and implement automation to maximize team productivity and conversion.
- Executive Leadership & Talent Elevation: Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~60 commercial professionals (including 5 direct managers). Cultivate a high-accountability, high-performing sales culture centered on commercial curiosity and execution.
- Matrix Influence & Stakeholder Alignment: Partner closely with Regional General Managers, National Sales, and Executive Leadership to align commercial goals, optimize cross-functional operations, and secure high-value commercial deals.
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What We Offer
- Highly competitive executive salary & comprehensive leadership benefits package
- Hybrid working model (Warrington Head Office)
- Complimentary full leisure club membership for you and a friend
- 50% discount across all Village Hotel properties, food, and beverage
- Executive healthcare, Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme, Holiday Purchase options, and financial wellbeing support via Wagestream
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