European Luxury Travel Sales Leader

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,028,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International Limited is seeking an experienced, proactive sales professional to drive growth across European markets for luxury hotels and resorts. You will build and expand relationships with tour operators, travel advisors, DMCs, and luxury partners, while independently planning market visits and negotiating strategic partnerships.

The role requires managing multiple priorities, frequent international travel, and delivering against ambitious commercial targets in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in luxury hotel or resort sales.
• Proven experience managing European source markets with luxury travel partnerships.
• International travel experience including sales calls, roadshows and client meetings across European markets.
• Existing relationships with key European luxury travel partners and industry networks are desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven ability to grow account production and revenue targets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• Fluent English is essential; other European languages are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies across assigned European markets driving revenue growth and market share.
• Build, maintain and expand relationships with luxury tour operators, travel advisors, DMCs, consortia and leisure partners.
• Identify and develop new accounts while maximizing production from existing partners.
• Drive luxury FIT, premium accommodations, suites and high-end business with focus on ADR and revenue contribution.
• Travel internationally to conduct sales calls, roadshows, trade shows and client meetings across European markets.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and strategic partnerships while maintaining rate integrity and brand positioning.
• Monitor account production and market trends to identify opportunities and address performance gaps.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts, account plans, market reports and performance updates.

Skills

Luxury hotel sales

European markets

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM (Salesforce)

Travel frequently

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Kerzner International Limited is seeking an experienced, proactive sales professional to drive growth across European markets for luxury hotels and resorts. You will build and expand relationships with tour operators, travel advisors, DMCs, and luxury partners, while independently planning market visits and negotiating strategic partnerships.

The role requires managing multiple priorities, frequent international travel, and delivering against ambitious commercial targets in a fast-paced