Director of Sales Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening Team)
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
As Director of Sales you will be responsible for leading and executing the hotels overall sales strategy to drive revenue growth and establish a strong market presence for Avani Lanexang Vientiane. As a key member of the pre-opening leadership team you will play a critical role in positioning the hotel across all market segments building strong business pipelines and delivering sustainable commercial performance.
You will lead the Sales team develop strategic partnerships and work closely with Revenue Marketing and Operations to maximize business opportunities while ensuring alignment with Minor Hotels and Avani brand strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the overall Sales strategy and action plans in line with brand positioning market conditions and revenue objectives.
Lead all sales activities across Corporate MICE Leisure Government Embassy and Local Accounts segments.
Build maintain and grow strong relationships with key clients partners travel trade and corporate accounts.
Drive proactive sales initiatives account management and business development activities to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
Work closely with Revenue Management and Marketing teams to optimize pricing strategies demand generation and market penetration.
Prepare and manage sales budgets forecasts and performance reports providing clear insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
Recruit lead coach and develop a high-performing Sales team fostering a results-driven and collaborative culture.
Represent the hotel at industry events networking functions and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and business opportunities.
Support pre-opening activities including sales structure setup account acquisition systems readiness and SOP development.
Ensure all sales activities comply with Minor Hotels policies brand standards and ethical business practices.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing Hospitality Management or a related field.
Minimum 710 years of progressive sales experience within the hospitality industry with at least 35 years in a senior sales leadership role.
Strong understanding of hotel sales strategies market segmentation and revenue drivers across multiple segments.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in competitive markets.
Excellent leadership negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with a commercial mindset.
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Lao and/or Thai required.
Highly motivated proactive and adaptable with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced pre-opening environment.
Local market knowledge and experience required.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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