Director of Sales & Marketing

Hospitality Talents; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality Talents – Recruitment Agency, Bruxelles Schaarbeek, Belgium, is seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the hotel's sales and marketing strategy for a branded property in Brussels.

You will drive revenue through strategic market analysis, key account management, and collaboration with the General Manager, while building a high-performing team and maximizing occupancy for rooms, events, and banquets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Hospitality Manager or another relevant hospitality study.
• Demonstrate 4–5 years of progressive experience in Sales in upscale hotel environments, with 2 years in management.
• Proficiency in English and French; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel's sales and marketing team and drive growth.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on sales strategies across market segments.
• Aim to maximize occupancy for rooms, conferences, and banquets and grow revenue streams.
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate clients, airlines, tourist offices, and travel agencies; set and hit sales targets.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to adapt strategies.
• Manage key accounts and oversee account management within the team.
• Drive a culture of sales excellence and maximize sales activities.

Skills

Multilingual: English & French

Strong communication

Numerical insight

Prioritization

MS Office Suite (Word; Excel; PowerPo)

Education

Bachelor or Master in Hospitality

Tools

Opera

Job description

Hospitality Talents - Recruitment Agency | Temps plein

Director of Sales & Marketing

Bruxelles Schaarbeek, Belgium

Hospitality Talents is a specialised hospitality recruitment agency dedicated to finding and recruiting the best candidates on the market. We are committed to recruiting qualified and experienced professionals to fill vacancies in your hotel or restaurant. Our main mission is to meet the needs of hoteliers and restaurateurs by selecting competent candidates who meet their expectations. Hospitality Talents also offers recruitment consultancy services to helphospitality professionals develop their careers and find employment opportunities in other related sectors, such as tourism, events and agro-food ...

Take advantage of our HR & Recruitment expertise by entrusting us with your recruitment assignments, while benefiting from our vast network of professionals that we develop on a daily basis.

Recruitment agency registered in the Brussels-Capital Region under number: 20441-405-20240611

Job Description

Hospitality Talents – Recruitment Agency, is currently looking for an Director of Sales & Marketingto join the team of our client's, a highly regarded branded property inn Brussels.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with strong expertise in MICE and transient business management. As the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will be at the helm of a dynamic team, driving the hotel's revenue and brand presence to new heights.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and Team Development : Provide expert guidance and leadership to the hotel's sales and marketing team, fostering their growth and ensuring their success.
• Strategic Collaboration : Collaborate closely with the General Manager to formulate comprehensive sales strategies across various market segments, with the ultimate goal of optimizing revenue streams for the hotel.
• Maximizing Occupancy and Opportunities : Spearhead efforts to achieve maximum occupancy rates for rooms, conferences, and banquets, thereby unlocking the full potential of the hotel's business opportunities.
• Business Relations and Sales Targets : Cultivate and expand a network of profitable business relationships with corporate clients, airlines, tourist offices, and travel agencies, among others. Set and achieve ambitious sales targets.
• Market Analysis and Competition Monitoring : Stay vigilant in monitoring market trends and assessing competitors to proactively adapt sales strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Key Account Management : Take charge of managing key accounts and overseeing your team's management of accounts, ensuring top-notch client relations.
• Elevated Sales Activities : Drive a culture of sales excellence by orchestrating and maximizing sales activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master in Hospitality Manager or another relevant hospitality study.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 4 to 5 years of progressive experience within the Sales Department of a similar upscale hotel, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in English and French is essential. Knowledge of Dutch is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional communication skills to foster strong internal and external relationships.
• Display numerical insight to comprehend and analyze key sales metrics.
• Possess a valid driving license.
• Exhibit effective prioritization skills to manage diverse responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Opera.
• Showcase a results-driven mindset with a track record of achieving and surpassing targets.
• Full-time employment with a competitive compensation package.
• Thrive in an inspiring and collaborative work environment.
• Enjoy a compelling salary along with additional benefits.