Director of Sales (US Market) (W/M/X) // Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Director of Sales (US Market) (W/M/X) // Orient Express Sailing Yachts
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Job Description
Dedicated to Orient Express Sailing Yachts the Director of Sales (for the US market) is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies. This position involves defining and implementing action plans aligned with objectives and strategies advising on tactical activities and overseeing various aspects of sales management.
Reporting directly to the VP Sales & Marketing at Orient Express Sailing Yachts the Director of Sales will :
Define and Implement Action Plans
- Develop comprehensive action plans in alignment with defined objectives and sales strategies.
- Ensure the execution of plans to achieve long-term objectives while adapting to evolving market conditions.
Tactical Activities
- Advise and implement tactical activities to achieve short-term sales objectives.
- Collaborate closely with global sales teams and internal resources to drive effective and targeted sales campaigns.
Revenue Monitoring
- Monitor sales revenue analyse performance data and collaborate with revenue management to optimize pricing and revenue strategies.
- Implement corrective actions based on data insights to enhance revenue performance.
Professional Events Representation
- Coordinate and represent the portfolio at professional events to strengthen relationships with key industry stakeholders.
- Leverage events to identify new business opportunities and enhance brand visibility.
Account Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of key accounts nurturing relationships and maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Collaborate with global sales teams to identify and pursue new account acquisition opportunities.
Guidance and Training
- Provide guidance and training to Accor global sales teams ensuring a consistent approach and understanding of the leisure segment.
Reporting and Business Intelligence
- Establish periodic reports and business intelligence to track performance against objectives.
- Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimize sales strategies.
Budget Management
- Take responsibility for the budget allocated to the leisure segment ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve strategic goals.
Team Leadership
- Lead and inspire the sales team fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Provide direction mentorship and support to achieve individual and team targets.
Qualifications :
Preferable Bakground:
- Masters degree in business Marketing Hospitality or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sales with experience in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of success in leisure sales within the travel and tourism industry. Train or cruising industry is a plus.
Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of the travel agencies and tour operating world. Familiarity with luxury travel trains and cruise segments.
- Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to inspire and motivate a sales team toward common goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to use data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
- Proven ability to drive sales growth and meet revenue targets.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills within the leisure travel industry in the US.
- Strong negotiation skills particularly in contract negotiations with travel agencies and tour operators.
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and implement effective strategies accordingly.
- Familiarity with sales and CRM tools. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information :
Visa Requirements: Must Legally be authorized to work in the United States
- Salary Range $00 annually
- Excellent Company benefits including medical dental vision life insurance and 401K Retirement plan.
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor
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We support you to grow and learn every day making sure that work brings purpose to your life so that during your journey with us you can continue to explore Accors limitless possibilities.
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
