Director of Luxury Sales – 5-star luxury lifestyle hotels
About the employer:
This hotel franchise operator manages two globally branded 5-star lifestyle hotels in central London and a brand new branded 5* luxury lifestyle hotel in the Algarve, Portugal. Each hotels boasts stylish luxury bedrooms, state-of-the-art event space and popular dining concepts.
About the role
- The Director of Luxury Sales will proactively drive new business into the hotel from luxury leisure consortia and travel agency clients, concierge companies, top corporate clients and HNWIs.
- Target and contract new direct, consortia and agency business as required and in line with the hotel sales strategy for the luxury market.
- Focus on luxury leisure business, as well as groups, MICE, entertainment and fashion.
- Manage and develop existing accounts.
- Work closely with the Group Head of Sales and wider sales team.
- Network and influence the brand global sales teams.
- Conduct regular trips to see clients and attend trade shows, internationally.
- Meet and exceed defined sales targets.
- Hold site visits and client visits as required.
- Produce sales reports as required.
What we are looking for
- Luxury hotel sales experience is essential.
- Current experience and contacts within the US luxury leisure and consortia markets are preferable.
- A proven track record of successful account management and business development essential.
- A self-motivated, proactive and can-do proactive attitude is required.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.
- The ability to travel freely is essential.
Benefits of the role
- Great salary and benefits package.
- A superb opportunity to build a strong reputation in the luxury travel sector and put these three hotels firmly on the map with luxury travellers.
- To work with a progressive and forward-thinking company with highly regarded leaders, a great team and a sought-after culture.
