Director of Sales
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Mauritius, Balaclava
Hotel: Resort Mauritius (MRUMA), Balaclava Fort, Coastal Road
Job number: 139115
We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for a Director of Sales with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Marketing and Revenue Management team to optimize room rates, pricing strategies, and promotional activities to maximize revenue and profitability.
- Market Research and Analysis: Conduct ongoing market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences. Use this information to identify opportunities and make informed business decisions.
- Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, corporate accounts, and travel agencies. Identify new business opportunities and negotiate contracts to secure long-term partnerships.
- Marketing and Promotions: implement effective marketing campaigns and promotional activities that generate leads, increase brand awareness, and drive sales.
- Collaboration and Communication: Foster strong relationships and effective communication channels with other departments, ensure a seamless guest experience and cohesive hotel operations.
What We need from you:
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field
- Extensive experience in sales, preferably within the luxury segment, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of market research, sales techniques, and revenue management.
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional customer relationship management skills with a focus on building and maintaining long-term partnerships.
- Flexibility to travel as required for client meetings, industry events, and sales conferences
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
Who we are
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
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