Overview
Our Support Centre is in Hemel Hempstead Herts we operate a hybrid working model and have 700 amazing team members across our support centre.
1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 4YL GBR
Job Details
Position: Head of Department – Designate Head of
Holiday Home Revenue
Location: Nationwide Opportunities
Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Bonus: Up to 25% Annual Bonus
Join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Designate Head of Holiday Home
Revenue leading your team to optimise pitch profitability and provide an
excellent sales and letting experience for all guests. Helping them to
find their perfect Holiday Home that they can enjoy for years to come, creating
memories that last a lifetime.
As a Designate Head of Department, you’ll have the unique
opportunity to learn about us and our business, typically spending 3-6 months
working across a cluster of Parks. You’ll experience management training in
various Parks before being placed into your own Park, where you will be heading
up the Holiday Home Revenue Team.
Due to the nature of this role, there’ll be some flexibility
and travel required during your time as a designate, before being placed within
a Park that matches your experience.
In this role, you’ll be at the helm of the Holiday Home Revenue Team, leading
with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You’ll inspire your team to hit
their goals and keep up high standards by showing them how it’s done! You’ll be
hands-on with performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling
any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like
budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly. You’ll also
be the driving force behind optimising revenue, working closely with the
Experience Team to ensure delivery of a first-class sales experience for all
Guest and Owners. Plus, you’ll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and
on point with company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the Holiday Home
Revenue team, setting clear goals and expectations, and motivating the team to
achieve outstanding results and develop a high performing team. Ensure all new
team members receive an engaging 90-day induction and training plan to set them
up for success with Haven.
Guest experience: Interacting with, building rapport and fostering
trusted relationships with current guests and owners. Seeking out and creating
opportunities to talk to potential new holiday homeowners sharing with them all
the benefits of holiday home ownership with Haven. Overseeing the after sales
process and the sales journey, even after completion, so that new owners can be
confident their purchase lives up to the sales promise.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve
departmental and organizational objectives, including budgeting and resource
allocation.
Team Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate your team’s
performance, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional
development.
Performance Optimization: Continuously assess departmental performance
and implement improvements, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality
outcomes. Support and motivate your Team to deliver sales and part-exchange
targets, ensuring Owner lettings is managed in-line with the pitch strategy to
enable maximisation of holiday availability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external
stakeholders to build strong relationships, identify opportunities for growth,
and ensure guest satisfaction.
Compliance: Ensure that all departmental activities adhere to
relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Reporting: Provide regular reports to senior management,
highlighting departmental achievements, challenges, and future plans.
Requirements
– Prior senior-level experience within a high value item sales environment
– Experience of holiday home or caravan sales would be an advantage
– Demonstrating proven expertise in leadership and organization, with a strong
ability to enhance team performance, foster personal growth, and develop a
diverse workforce.
– Proven expertise in developing strategic plans and addressing problems.
– Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
– Proven history of accomplishing goals within the department and across the
organisation.
– Knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
– Commercial minded with evidence of successfully managing costs in line with
exceptional delivery.
– Highly effective at organising tasks with a focus on meticulous detail.
– Proficient at making calculated choices and adeptly prioritising
responsibilities, maintaining focus during busy periods
What We Offer
Attractive salary plus 25% annual bonus opportunity.
On-site accommodation, subject to availability and T&Cs.
An inclusive, supportive work environment.
Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on
Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings
at national brands and retailers, and so much more!
How to Apply
To apply for this role, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which
should take about 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will reach
out to you. If successful, you’ll be invited for an interview, where we’ll
assess your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application
process, please contact us at: resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and
we are ready to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may
require, including whether a role can be full-time, part-time or a job-share.