Sales Manager (Government & Corporate)

About the role

A hotel belonging to the Accor network, which includes more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations, is looking for a Sales Manager based in Langkawi. The post manages sales activities in line with the annual sales and marketing plan and aims to meet the budget by executing the hotel's sales strategy. It covers government and corporate business segments, planning and executing events to deliver the best return for the hotel.

Key responsibilities

• Solicit group, transient and banquet business, with a focus on leisure groups, and consistently reach sales objectives.
• Set up parameters, prepare quotes, negotiate prices and sign contracts.
• Take part in trade shows, conventions and promotional events.
• Maintain account, contact, activity and business details.

Required profile

• Degree in Business Management / Marketing or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Excellent reading, writing and spoken English.
• Speaking other languages and a basic understanding of local languages is an advantage.
• High degree of professionalism in sales and marketing.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Learning programmes through the Academies.
• Opportunities to develop your talent and grow within the property and across the group.
• The chance to contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility activities.