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Ms Jade Alexandra Simmons
Industry Member

Ms Jade Alexandra Simmons

Leonardo Hotels UK & I


Personal Statement

For the very best in comfort, style and first-rate facilities, Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland
is the perfect choice. Located in the most vibrant towns and cities across the UK and Ireland,
our hotels are each hand-picked for their prime position close to the country's top attractions,
amenities and transport hubs.

Our Brands:
Come Join Us
Leonardo hotels, where amazing locations, attractive rooms and affordable prices come together. Leonardo Hotels provide the perfect base for a city break, business trip in multiple locations across the UK.

Leonardo Royal Hotels
This is Royal
We know the value of a relaxing retreat during a busy, or blissfully quiet, stay, welcoming rooms and dedicated staff ensure you’ll have a carefree time in our company, while highly desirable locations offer a unique experience of your chosen city.

The Midland
It's About Time
Our heritage would make most hotels blush, but our ambience is coolly contemporary. We’ve pioneered fine dining, sparked famous romances and hosted royalty, yet we’re still awaiting our most important guest. You.

The Dilly
WE ARE LONDON.
Come and stay at the heart of the action at The Dilly on Piccadilly, where London’s finest culture is right on your doorstop. Our grand hotel has witnessed the comings and goings of London’s great and good. Now it’s your turn.

The Grand, Brighton
It’s All In The Name
The Grand experience is built on making memories to last a lifetime. It's in everything we do - from our stunning interiors and bedrooms to delicious dining options to make your stay unforgettable.

Leonardo Hotels UK have a range of flexible facilities to meet your needs.With an extensive choice of stylish, meeting and function rooms and over 30 locations across the UK and Ireland,Leonardo Hotels UK has the right room for your needs. Our dedicated teams and 12 point service promise will ensure your event runs smoothly

All Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland offer bright, stylish rooms with free WiFi and wired internet access, LCD projector and white screen, Adjustable air conditioning, Adaptable furniture, Stationery toolkit & flipchart, Refrigerated mineral water, Blackout facilities and conveniently positioned phone & powerpoints.. We also offer a delicious range of food and beverage options to fuel your meeting.

Role & Skill Areas

• Developing sales budgeting, planning and RFP process. Recruitment, Leading and Development of Sales Manager, Executive and Co-ordinators & further team • Steering of sales performance &culture within the team using applied strategies to various market segments. • Responsibility for managing an existing portfolio of accounts and driving of new business in line with hotel strategies and budgets. • Effectively lead, manage, trained and the Team to maintain and develop up to date Pipeline of target accounts • Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits • Managing a portfolio of Global, National and local accounts, representing the brand to Agents & TMCS • Ensure we maintain and grow revenue and market share via existing and new customers, developing a network of contacts to help to cross sell the group. • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships. • Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. monthly sales results and forecasts). • Preparing annual budgets for various market segments, using appropriate business tools. • Devise and execute hotel/s sales plan, review and update in line with strategy and hotel business needs.

I am a creative individual and enjoy challenging myself to be innovative and original. I thrive on meeting new customers and building relationships. Equally, I gain strong commitment from existing clients, understanding their need and proposing accordingly to win business. I establish strong relationships with key players. I have excellent sales & marketing skills and a strong commercial approach

Experience


Director of Sales - September 2024 - Date The Midland Hotel, Manchester Director of Sales - Mar 2021 – September 2024 Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham Cluster Sales Manager - April 2018 – Feb 2021 Yorkshire - Jurys Inn Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford Sales Manager – May 2015 – June 2018 Jurys Inn Leeds Business Development Manager - Oct 13 – April 2014 Whitley Hall Hotel Sheffield Sales Manager - June 12 – October 2013 Wortley Hall Senior Wedding Co-ordinator - June 2009 – June 2010 Tomahawk Hotels, Woodlands Hotel Senior Conference & Events Co-ordinator - April 2005 – May 2009 Q Hotels, Tankersley Manor

Address

Primary Address (Business)

The Midland Hotel Manchester
16 Peter Street
Manchester
Lancashire
M60 2DS
United Kingdom

Secondary Address (Business)

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
245 Broad Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B1 2HQ
United Kingdom

Mobile: 07707569116

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