SALES MANAGER - FREEHAND CHICAGOA very unique & challenging opportunity has become available for anexperienced Sales Manager with leisure sales background to join our GlobalSales Team. We are looking for a result driven, passionate sales professionalwho has the drive, determination and hunger to seek out and win new businesswhilst raising the profile of the Generator brand and the properties in theregion. Ifyou have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey shouldstart here. Help us to create an unforgettable experience & be a part ofEurope’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.

WHO ARE WE

Freehand is on a journey.Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swungthrough the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world. It burst ontothe scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the country’sbiggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of FreehandHotels. Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines thesocial culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfortand quality food and beverage at an affordable price.

No biggie. Fast Company namedus one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree.And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wantsa pretty awesome Sales Manager.

Our spaces are safe andseriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities welove. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some ofthe finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers. Holdstrue for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always thebackdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of thatcity's heart.

ABOUT FREEHAND CHICAGO

Welcome to Freehand’s secondoutpost! Designed by Manhattan-based Roman and Williams, the buildingcelebrates the city’s Midwestern heritage with a string of evocative communalspaces and rooms located in the restored 1927 Art Deco building, set among thehigh-rises of the downtown River North neighbourhood – home to some of thecity’s best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Featuring 217 rooms andamazing public spaces like Café Integral coffee and breakfast bar and the cozyBroken Shaker Bar, it’s a buzzing, busy space that represents the best ofFreehand. Between the busy social calendar and the ever-changing makeup ofguests and locals coming to play, it’s a particularly fun and fulfilling spacefor everyone in the Freehand Chicago team to work in.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

• Manage a portfolio of global key accounts,maximising opportunities for all Generator & Freehand properties
• Pro-actively seek out, take ownership andcontinually deliver new business opportunities across key market segments
• Build long term, commercially beneficialrelationships within your market
• Understand, develop and follow company and salesspecific practices
• Spend time with customers supporting theiraccommodation, F&B and event needs
• Represent the company at key industry events
• Report in a timely, consistent and professionalmanner on account and personal performance
• Collect, review, analyse market and revenue data inorder to plan and execute strategic plans
• Plan, organise and manage a proactive and efficientbusiness sales calendar

Naturally this is not intended as anexhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will formpart of this job description.

WHAT’SIN YOUR DNA

• Commercially savvy with a proven background to spot businessopportunities
• A strong negotiator
• Organisational and prioritisation skills in order to meet strictreporting deadlines
• Strong team player with an enthusiasm to learn
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate well at alllevels
• Hands-on attitude, with attention to detail

YOURROCK STAR EXPERIENCE

• Experienced in the hospitality leisure market (resort or leisuredestination) in a similar role
• Knowledgeable of the local markets

OUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Birthdayholiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
• FertilityTreatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for anemployee to undergo fertility treatment
• EmployeeBounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hirereferrals with no cap on number of referrals made
• Companycontribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees – lookgood, feel good, work good
• IdeasAward - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employeewith most valuable suggestion/feedback
• 2 free nights’ accommodationacross any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
• Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (weoperate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday issorted)
• International career opportunitiesso you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
• Social events, celebrationscalendar & various employee recognition schemes – we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
• Onlinelearning tools to help you develop, learn and grow

LOCAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 9 holidays
• Paid vacations (80 hours per calendaryear)
• Paid sick leave (40 hours per calendaryear)
• Medical Dental Vision (subsidisedcontributions)
• Life & Disability(employer paid)
• Commuterbenefits
• Voluntaryproducts: Voluntary Life, Legal Shield/ID Shield, Pet Insurance, HospitalIndemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA

SO YOU THINKTHIS MIGHT BE YOU?

That'scool. Send us your application in English. If you’ve got questions, get intouch!

Also,check out https://freehandhotels.com/ or our social media pages. Here you maywell find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why thereare no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you.

Employmentwill be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications withoutdiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic as established by law.

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