Sales Manager

Six Senses Kaplankaya

Six Senses Kaplankaya presents a mosaic of architecture, history and art, and is within easy reach many famed archaeological sites. There are 141 guestrooms including six suites (75 in the main building and 66 Ridge Villas), all boasting stunning views to the Aegean Sea. Aegean & Mediterranean-inspired fresh, sustainable cuisine interwoven with Turkish elements and flavors is the overarching theme of three dining venues, introducing ‘Eat with Six Senses’ concept by sourcing local and fresh products. The expansive 10,000 square meter Spa, Fitness and Health & Healing Center offers guests and residents a truly integrative approach to optimal wellness. Six Senses Kaplankaya is an idyllic destination for celebrations. It also has facilities to accommodate team-building programs. With many excellent guest experiences on offer, the resort can customize activities to suit active guests and guests who prefer to simply sit back and relax.

Position based in İstanbul.

Scope Of Work

As Sales Manager, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. 

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Sales Manager, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Sales department to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards. My key role is to drive the right business at the right price to ensure the resort achieves budgeted occupancy, rate and revenue.

The duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Writing and implementing the setting sales targets by segment and by client and prospect, undertaking advertising, sales, promotions and publicity initiatives, working with the revenue manager for setting rates, and directing the sales team.
• Continually focus on revenue generation and profile building for our resort and spa and for Six Senses.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education. 
• Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel. 

Qualifications

To execute the position of Sales Manager, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following: 

• Possess some College plus 1-2 years sales related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Hotel or Business Management and more than five years’ experience in a senior sales and preferred.
• Fluent in English and Turkish; I understand that additional languages are preferred.
• Familiar with various Hotel booking platforms, CRM, POS systems. 
• Well aware of Bodrum market

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Sales Manager at Six Senses Kaplankaya. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Kaplankaya is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.