Director, Global Sales (Paris)
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Posted on:
17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the job
Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.
Shangri-La has been creating joyful moments through heartfelt hospitality since 1971 and that spirit continues to guide us today. As we look ahead to new horizons we invite you to be part of our growing Shangri-La family and make a meaningful impact on the world through joy shared purpose and our Asian art of hosting.
About the Role
As the Director of Sales you will assist in maximising sales revenue and room night goals across all B2B travel segments for the group across the French Benelux Swiss (French speaking) and Spanish markets.
You will represent the company ensuring that all dealings with clients and our hotels are conducted in a professional manner upholding the Shangri-La image.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in co-ordination with the AVP Global Sales (Europe) to produce the annual strategy plan and GSO Paris budget for French speaking source markets and Spain.
- Build a clear plan to achieve the agreed goals and objectives set out in the annual sales plan.
- Manage key corporate accounts RFPs and respective TMC relationships with a global approach to account management expanding our reach in order to grow market share.
- Focus on key MICE accounts to ensure maximum exposure is secured for our hotels at every opportunity and handle group requests and follow-ups with our hotel teams.
- Maintain and further develop business from luxury & leisure travel agents and agency partners to achieve or exceed targeted revenue goals.
- Plan and execute our participation at market related trade shows exhibitions and sales missions.
About You
You should be an experienced hotel salesperson (minimum 5 years experience in a similar role) currently working within French speaking source markets. You should be good at problem solving administrative and interpersonal skills are a must.
Why Join Us
- A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth.
- Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
- Competitive benefits recognition programs and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
- Teams that promote inclusion and respect value diversity and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes. (Click here to learn more about our Data Protection statements.)
We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- Marketing
- SAAS
- Hotel Experience
- Management Experience
- Revenue Management
- Salesforce
- Sales Management
- Enterprise Sales
- negotiation
About Company
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