Sales Manager - Corporate

The Peninsula Istanbul

As we continue to expand the pre-opening team, The Peninsula Istanbul is seeking to hire a Sales Manager responsible from Corporate Sales.

 

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

 


Key accountabilities

 

 

• The Corporate Sales Manager is responsible for key account management and business generation as it relates to prospecting and securing individual corporate accounts on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the goals and strategies outlined in the annual Marketing Plan.
• The Manager will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per available room.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and direct sales goals including outside sales calls in the assigned territories, prospecting calls, site inspections and fam trips. 
• Perform customer site inspections.
• Conduct sales calls to the assigned territories to uncover needs and present solutions that will maximize booking opportunity and create strong customer relationships.
• Must possess solid selling and interpersonal skills and who demonstrate the energy and commitment to meet and exceed personal goals.
• Proven track record in pursuing, evaluating, soliciting, selling and confirming business as required in order to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability.
• Active networking and prospecting new accounts to meet Hotel objectives required.

 

General requirements

 

• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the hospitality industry.
• Luxury hotel Sales preferred and or operational hotel experience, proven sales track record a plus.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrates strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of management and colleagues.
• Self-starter, well presented, team-oriented, excellent communication skills, goals and results-oriented.
• Excellent command in English.

We would be delighted to receive your CV and will liaise directly with suitable applicants.

 

About The Peninsula Istanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul will offer spectacular views of the Bosphorus Strait, the meeting point of East and West. Located in the historic Karaköy district, the hotel will feature 177 opulent guestrooms and a glamourous rooftop, forming part of the Salıpazarı Port re-development, which also features a cruise terminal, public squares, restaurants and museums.