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Director of Sales - Luxury Lifestyle Hotel

Director of Sales - Lifestyle Hotel in Rome

 

We are looking for an experienced and high-performing Sales Director to join this Lifestyle Hotel opening in Rome.

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 plans
  • Develop, 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 activities
  • Manage, develop and maximizing the team potential by recruitment, development and training
  • Identify 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 level
  • Lead 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 Hotels
  • Good experience and understanding of the market of Upscale / Lifestyle Hotel & Resort is needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
  • A driven and dedicated commitment to success without sacrificing integrity
  • Strong computer skills (with the understanding of the digital and social media tools)
  • Experience in creating local, international and global strategy
  • Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
  • Strong business sense and industry expertise
  • Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
  • Fluent English and Italian ; another European Language

 

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



  • Start: 1 - 3 months
  • Duration: full time / permanent
  • Rate: Competitive - depending on experience
  • Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Sales
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Tel: 02077902666
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BF250801-3
  • Posted: 2025-01-08 11:45:40 -

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