Director of Sales - Luxury Lifestyle Hotel

Director of Sales - Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in the Mediterranean

We are looking for an experienced and high-performing Sales Director to join this Luxury Lifestyle Hotel opening in the Mediterranean Area. We are searching for a candidate who has passion, is determined and is goal oriented.

Key Responsibilities 

Pre-Opening:

Develop a comprehensive pre-opening sales and marketing plan, including strategies for generating pre-opening buzz and securing group and corporate bookings.Build and manage a high-performing sales team, recruiting and training top talent.Establish strong relationships with key industry partners, including travel agents, tour operators, and corporate accounts.Coordinate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns and promotional materials.Oversee the creation of sales collateral, including rate sheets, proposals, and presentations.Conduct site inspections and presentations for potential clients.

Post-Opening:

Lead and direct the development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing plansDevelop, maintain and implement strategies/action plans to generate revenues for the hotel.Help keeping the company competitive and innovative.Promote high visibility of hotel through active involvement in industry associations, trade shows and other national and international activitiesManage, develop and maximizing the team potential by recruitment, development and trainingIdentify emerging markets shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status Design and seize all advertising and public relations opportunities.Effective management of all budgets to insure optimum operating profit.Reporting, communication and presentation of management information and KPI statistics to director and board levelLead and support the growth of a small team on property.

Qualification Required & Experience

Successful track record as a Director of Sales / Director of Sales and Marketing or similar consistently meeting (and exceeding) targets within HotelsGood experience and understanding of the market of Luxury / Lifestyle Hotel & Resort is needed.Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organizationA driven and dedicated commitment to success without sacrificing integrityStrong computer skills (with the understanding of the digital and social media tools)Experience in creating local, international and global strategyProven ability to drive the sales process from plan to closeStrong business sense and industry expertiseExcellent mentoring, coaching and people management skillsFluent English and another European Language

Location: Mediterranean Region

Salary: depending on experience

Sector: Hotel industry

Interested in this great challenge? Contact Beatrice with your updated CV