Sales Manager (pro-active)

Job Description

At JA Mar Hall, we are entering an exciting new era. Following a significant refurbishment and with continued investment planned across the resort, we are focused on establishing ourselves as one of Scotland’s leading luxury resort destinations whilst progressing towards Forbes Travel Guide standards.

ABOUT US:

JA Mar Hall Resort is a peaceful countryside retreat and soulful escape, your haven of Scottish charm, spa indulgence, and championship golf. Recently, Mar Hall proudly joined JA Resorts & Hotels, a heritage hospitality brand with award-winning properties across Dubai, the Maldives and Scotland.

This exciting new chapter brings global expertise, world-class standards, and new opportunities for our teams. As part of the JA family, you’ll be connected to an international network of talent, innovation, and career development, all while helping us honour the warm, authentic spirit that makes Mar Hall truly special.

Set within 240 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Clyde, our resort features elegant bedrooms and suites, a championship golf course, a luxury spa and wellness experience, and exceptional dining shaped by creativity and Scottish provenance. Together, we are elevating the resort into one of the UK’s most exceptional luxury destinations and you can be part of it.

ROLE OVERVIEW: Role Overview

JA Mar Hall is seeking a proactive and ambitious Sales Manager to support the resort’s commercial growth through local proactive sales activity and relationship development.

Reporting to the Director of Sales, this role will focus on generating new business opportunities within local corporate, leisure, and events markets while building strong relationships within the surrounding business community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging hospitality sales professional looking to develop within a luxury resort environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Proactive Local Sales Activity

• Generate new business through proactive local sales calls, networking, and relationship building
• Identify opportunities within local corporate, leisure, entertainment and events markets
• Support the development of local partnerships and community engagement opportunities
• Conduct site visits and client meetings to promote the resort

Business Development Support

• Support the Director of Sales in driving proactive sales activity and market presence
• Maintain strong relationships with local businesses and key contacts
• Represent JA Mar Hall at networking events and local business functions
• Assist with sales initiatives, promotions, and lead generation activity

Sales Coordination

• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipelines, and client communication
• Support reporting and sales administration requirements
• Collaborate with the Sales Office team to ensure smooth handover of secured business

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR About You:

• Previous experience within proactive hotel sales, hospitality, or business development role
• A proactive and relationship focused approach
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence engaging with clients
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Motivated to develop within luxury hospitality sales

What Success Looks Like

• Growth in local corporate and events business
• Strong relationships established within the local market
• Consistent proactive sales activity and pipeline generation
• Effective collaboration with the wider commercial team
• Positive contribution towards overall resort revenue performance

WHY JOIN US Company Benefits:

At JA Mar Hall, you’ll find more than a job – you’ll build a career within a global hospitality family. We offer a range of additional benefits featuring:

• Complimentary luxury leisure club membership.
• Discounted leisure club membership for your friends & family.
• 50% discount on Spa treatments for yourself, and your friends & family.
• Generous Golf day discounts for you, friends, and family.
• 50% discount on food for you +3 guests, and 25% off beverages available across the resort dining outlets.
• Discounted colleague overnight stays for JA Mar Hall and JA The Bruntsfield, Edinburgh.
• Friends & family hotel rates at JA Mar Hall and JA The Bruntsfield, Edinburgh.
• Exclusive access toWisdom, our confidential wellbeing support programme including access to medical, mental health, financial and counselling advice and support, for you or your family.
• Access to exclusive £100 room rates across the PoB Hotels collection.
• Free on-site parking at JA Mar Hall.
• Recommend-a-Friend bonus scheme.