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Assistant Director of Sales
Role summary
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The Assistant Director of Sales supports the Director of Sales in driving business for W London, focusing on corporate, group, leisure and event accounts. Requirements typically include several years of hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the London luxury hospitality market, excellent negotiation and communication skills, commercial awareness, and confidence using sales and customer relationship systems. The successful candidate is expected to develop new accounts, maintain key client relationships, prepare sales plans, achieve revenue targets, conduct property visits and represent the hotel at industry events. A proactive, target-driven approach, professional presentation, flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively across departments are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About W London
W London is a contemporary luxury hotel located in the heart of Soho, operated by Marriott International under its energetic W Hotels brand. The property combines stylish accommodation with restaurants, bars, event spaces and a distinctive music and nightlife atmosphere. W Hotels is known for bold design, modern service and a strong connection with local culture, attracting leisure travellers, business guests and high-profile events. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a global portfolio spanning luxury, premium and select-service brands. Employees generally benefit from an international working environment, structured training, career development opportunities and Marriott's associate travel programmes. At W London, the sales team plays an important role in attracting corporate clients, groups, events and luxury leisure business to one of London's most competitive hotel markets.