Senior Sales Manager Leisure
Job Summary
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed monthly quarterly and annual leisure revenue targets.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value leisure accounts including luxury tour operators travel agencies wholesalers DMCs and consortia partners.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through prospecting networking referrals industry events and targeted sales activities.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and travel industry partners.
- Conduct hotel presentations client meetings site inspections and familiarization (FAM) trips to showcase the hotels facilities and services.
- Plan coordinate and manage domestic and international sales missions roadshows trade shows and industry exhibitions while ensuring effective budget management.
- Analyze market trends competitor activity and customer insights to identify opportunities and develop effective sales strategies.
- Prepare annual account plans sales forecasts revenue projections and business development strategies.
- Collaborate closely with Revenue Management Marketing Reservations Catering and Operations to maximize revenue opportunities and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Negotiate contracts preferred partnership agreements and rate proposals in line with hotel revenue objectives.
- Maintain accurate client records sales activities and pipeline management within Opera and other CRM systems.
- Prepare and present weekly monthly and quarterly sales performance reports to the Director of Sales.
- Mentor and support junior sales team members by sharing best practices and assisting with account development where required.
- Represent the hotel and brand at industry associations networking functions and promotional events to enhance market presence.
- Ensure full compliance with company sales standards brand guidelines and corporate policies.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sales or Commercial leadership team.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management Business Administration Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of 710 years of progressive luxury hotel sales experience with at least 3 years in a senior leisure sales role.
- Proven experience managing international leisure markets and luxury travel partnerships.
- Strong understanding of luxury hospitality destination marketing and global travel distribution channels.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales and revenue targets.
- Experience participating in international trade shows sales missions and industry events.
Additional Information :
Skills & Attributes
- Bachelors degree in hospitality management Business Administration Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of 710 years of progressive luxury hotel sales experience with at least 3 years in a senior leisure sales role.
- Proven experience managing international leisure markets and luxury travel partnerships.
- Strong understanding of luxury hospitality destination marketing and global travel distribution channels.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales and revenue targets.
- Experience participating in international trade shows sales missions and industry events.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more