Leisure Sales Manager - EU Market & Travel Trade

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel is seeking an experienced Sales Manager Leisure (EU Market) to grow our EU leisure segment from our Abu Dhabi base. The role drives revenue through strategic partnerships with travel agencies, wholesalers and tour operators while representing the brand in key European feeder markets.

You will develop and implement EU-focused sales strategies, build strong partner networks, and lead regular sales calls and roadshows across Europe to strengthen market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Marketing or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in leisure sales with a strong focus on the EU market (minimum 3-5 years).
• Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel/hospitality sales management.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects.
• Proficient in CRM and hotel sales management systems (Opera, Salesforce).
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to attract and grow leisure business from the EU region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners, wholesalers and tour operators.
• Conduct regular sales calls and roadshows within Europe to strengthen market presence.
• Coordinate with revenue, marketing and reservations teams to align offers and availability.
• Represent the property at international trade shows and networking events relevant to the EU market.
• Prepare regular reports on sales activity, market feedback and revenue performance.

Skills

Leisure sales

EU market

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Opera

Salesforce

Job description

AccorHotel is seeking an experienced Sales Manager Leisure (EU Market) to grow our EU leisure segment from our Abu Dhabi base. The role drives revenue through strategic partnerships with travel agencies, wholesalers and tour operators while representing the brand in key European feeder markets.

You will develop and implement EU-focused sales strategies, build strong partner networks, and lead regular sales calls and roadshows across Europe to strengthen market presence.