Director of Sales - Maastricht, Nederland - Hospitality Talents - Recruitment Agency

Beschrijving

Hospitality Talents, a recruitment agency specialized in Hospitality profiles, is currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Director of Sales to join the team of our client in Maastricht.

Our client is a market leader, ideally located in the city and offering rooms + extensive meeting facilities.

Were seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our client's team as Director of Sales. If youre passionate about the hospitality industry, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough analysis of reports and delivering presentations on commercial progress to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
  
• Assessing the regional hotel market mix and developing forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
  
• Implementing strategies to enhance group turnover and fulfill banqueting requests.
  
• Orchestrating commercial campaigns aimed at boosting room reservations and optimizing revenue streams.
  
• Effectively communicating Revenue Management standards and objectives to ensure alignment across departments.
  
• Formulating short, medium, and long-term strategies to drive the hotels commercial success.
  
• Providing mentorship and guidance to the commercial team to foster their professional development.
  
• Spearheading the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders.
  
• Participating in monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) calls and coordinating Business Revenue Meetings.
  
• Devising initiatives to augment turnover related to room reservations, group bookings, and Food & Beverage services.
  
• Engaging in strategic key account management from acquisition to execution, and cultivating potential client relationships.
  
• Coordinating client events and cultivating a proactive sales team to achieve organizational objectives.
  
• Monitoring bookings in systems, analyzing market data, and liaising with external service providers to optimize performance.
  
• Developing short and long-term E-commerce strategies to enhance online revenue generation.
  
• Providing regular reports and updates to the General Manager and Headquarters to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  
• Upholding the group identity and ensuring compliance with established standards.
  
• Supporting the Marketing Coordinator in managing social media channels and the local website.
  
• Assisting the Marketing Coordinator in preparing presentation materials and marketing collateral.
  

RequirementsProfil

• Proactive, results-oriented individual capable of making well-informed decisions independently.
  
• Proficiency in corporate contacts and familiarity with yield/reservation systems.
  
• Experience in developing pricing structures, utilizing banqueting systems, and managing demand calendars.
  
• Education in Commercial Management or Hotel School.
  
• Previous experience in the hotel industry.
  
• Extensive background in commercial activities.
  
• Strong leadership abilities and adept at building external relationships.
  
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both Dutch and English.
  
• Proficiency in conducting critical analyses.
  
• Negotiation skills in securing MICE business across diverse sectors
  

BenefitsInformations contractuelles

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  
• Holiday allowance and generous vacation days.
  
• Contract duration including a probation period.
  
• Birthday celebration with an additional day off.
  
• Provision of a company car, laptop, and telephone.
  
• Access to collective health insurance.
  
• Opportunities for internal and external training to support professional growth.