Sales Executive

The Peninsula İstanbul

Set along the dazzling Bosphorus waterfront in the historic district of Karaköy, The Peninsula Istanbul provides a showcase for both vibrant Turkish culture and superlative hospitality within Galataport, a new waterfront revitalisation project. The hotel is comprised of four exquisite buildings – three of them historic and beautifully restored – and welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. 

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile hotel in Istanbul.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers, and commitment to our employees. 
• Be a part of the highly experienced team.

Key accountabilities

• Build and maintain regular communication with existing and prospective customers through various communication channels.
• Research industry trends, new business opportunities, projects, and market developments that may benefit the hotel, and share relevant insights with the team.
• Monitor competitor hotels' occupancy, pricing strategies, promotions, marketing activities, renovations, and other commercial developments.
• Analyze and compare FIT and Group business performance among competitor hotels.
• Maintain and regularly update the customer database, ensuring accurate records of sales calls and sales activities.
• Prepare and submit weekly activity reports covering sales calls, site inspections, FAM trips, meetings, events, and other business activities to the Director of Sales.
• Monitor room night production and revenue performance of assigned accounts and agencies, and prepare quarterly production reports.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities efficiently, in compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ working experience in the hospitality industry.
• Luxury hotel Sales preferred and or operational hotel experience, proven sales track record a plus.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Excellent command in spoken English.
• Sense of details, organization.
• Strong Communication skills.
• High School Diploma, Hotel Apprenticeship, Higher College Education.