As Director of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our sales strategy. Your primary focus will be on driving revenue through international group incentive business while also nurturing relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and travel agents. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience and maintain our brand’s reputation for excellence.

• Lead, mentor, and support the proactive sales team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet revenue goals across Group, Event, and Nobu Catering services.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, particularly within the international group incentive market.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing structures, ensuring profitability and alignment with brand standards.
• Conduct regular market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Build strong client relationships through site visits, meetings, and proactive engagement.
• Oversee external sales partnerships, including ALHI, to maximize lead generation and return on investment.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance brand visibility and drive bookings.
• Prepare reports on sales performance, market trends, and strategic insights.
• Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.

• Proven track record in luxury hotel sales leadership
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for team development.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Expertise in international sales, key account management, and revenue growth strategies.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• A deep understanding of the luxury hospitality market, particularly in London.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Incentive bonus up to 20%
• Private Healthcare
• £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including Employee Awards night
• Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties Worldwide
• Discounted Pilates classes and Wellness treatments
• Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider portfolio
• Mental Health First Aiders within the team
• Access to Hospitality Action
• Up to 33 holiday days through length of service 
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts off all food and beverage
• Free meals whilst on duty (also beverages including tea/coffee/cold drinks)
• Flu Vaccinations
• Wellness initiatives 

Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity.

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 249 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects.

We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted.

You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.