Director of sales
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Position: Director of sales
Job no: 538020
Employment type Full time
Property / Office: Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Location: Paris, France
Department: Sales & Marketing, Management (Director)
You will report to the Director of Sales & Marketing. The Director of Sales directly manages the Sales Team.
Oversee the overall sales strategies for the hotel and ensure that the Sales Team is effectively managed and their efforts are aligned with the hotel’s business goals and plans
Major responsibilities
Assisting DOSM in formulating and implementing sales strategies for maximizing room and banquet revenue;
Direct Sales team and ensure they meet the targets set in the annual sales & marketing plan
Attend major local and overseas trade shows, hotel and tourist association meetings to identify market opportunities for the hotel
Plan and where appropriate, execute sales trips to key existing market areas and identify new potential market areas.
Meet and entertain all influential clients and ensure there is follow-up on all discussed details
Organize and accompany familiarization site inspection trips of the hotel by major clients
Establish and maintain effective colleague and working relations both within the department and with other departments
Success will be measured by the sales results vs sales objectives of the managed account/market portfolio of the Director of Sales, as well as the portfolio result of the entire Sales Team
Job Requirements
Ideally 3-5 years experience in a 5-star hotel. Preferably already in a position within a luxury hotel in Paris or in Europe.
Previous Sales Manager experience of 3-5 years
Is able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external guests
Who is passionate about exceeding guest expectations
Excellent (inter)personal, communication and presentation skills are required
Hard working, able to work in a fast-paced working environment and remain calm under pressure
Native French speaker preferred or fluent as second language. Speak, read and communicate in a good level of English
Must be of smart appearance
Please note this is a full time permanent position
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess the right attitude and passion to wow our guests! If this is you, then apply here now !
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of French Law, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in France. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer
Advertised: 19 Jan 2024 Romance Standard Time Applications close:
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