Associate Director of Sales - Sydney, Australia - AccorHotel

Description

Swissôtel Sydney, part of Accor's Premium brands, have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, driven and ambitious Associate Director of Sales with a focus on the Corporate market to complete our Sales & Marketing Team.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Associate Director of Sales will drive the Corporate sales strategy of the hotel, maximise revenue opportunities and achieve a reputation as a market leader in the industry.

Responsibilities and duties (but not limited to):

• Develop, maintain and manage strong relationships with key clients to ensure market share growth across the Corporate market
• Work closely with the Commercial Director to achieve corporate rooms revenue and meetings budgets
• Utilise all resources to identify and assess new business opportunities
• Set and deliver strategy in conjunction with the leadership team to ensure annual corporate room night/revenue objects are exceeded
• Implementation of sales call plan to promote the growth of existing accounts
• Conduct famils and appropriate treatment of VIP clients to establish relationships and maximise all sales opportunities

Diploma or equivalent or higher education in Hospitality Management, or Business Administrative.

About You:

• The ability to demonstrate and deliver luxury experiences through strong and authentic customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience in a similar role or luxury hotel environment will be viewed favourably
• Self-motivated and committed approach to achieve business goals
• Exceptional personal presentation
• Occasional travel for interstate business trips
• Willing to work onsite full time, 5 days/week
• Only candidates with full time working right in Australia will be considered for the role.