Manager-Sales

Elivaas; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Elivaas in Chennai is seeking a results-driven Manager – Sales to lead the sales team, shape growth strategy, and grow occupancy for luxury villa rentals. You will oversee key client relationships, explore new markets, and partner with marketing and revenue teams to optimize pricing and campaigns.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in sales/hospitality, a Master’s in Business (preferred), excellent communication, and a proven ability to close deals while traveling frequently.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in sales, hospitality, or related fields.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth.
• Willingness to travel frequently and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth and occupancy.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients including high-end travelers, travel agents, and corporate clients.
• New Business Development: Identify and pursue new markets, clients, and partnerships.
• Revenue Management: Collaborate with the revenue team to optimize pricing and inventory.
• Marketing Partnerships: Work with marketing to develop campaigns and promotions.
• Sales Performance: Monitor and improve sales performance and growth.
• Industry Networking: Attend events to build relationships and explore opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Sales Acumen

Industry Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Business

Job description

Lead sales strategy and teams to grow revenue and occupancy, managing key clients and partnerships while opening new markets for luxury villas.

About ELIVAAS

ELIVAAS is a pioneering technology platform specializing in luxury villa and apartment management. Our management team and experts come from leading organizations in hospitality, travel technology, and startups. We empower owners to optimize revenue, monitor performance, and maintain their vacation homes. Capitalizing on shifting traveler preferences toward personalized experiences and leveraging infrastructure advancements in expressways and aviation, ELIVAAS is emerging as a premier one-stop solution for luxury vacation management—seizing the three-billion-dollar Indian alternate accommodation opportunity, which is growing at 40% annually.

We are backed by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA) and 3one4 Capital.

Founders

Ritwik Khare — Ex-COO, MakeMyTrip & LEAD Group

ELIVAAS is a pioneering technology platform specializing in luxury villa and apartment management.

Our management team and experts come from leading organizations in hospitality, travel technology, and startups.

We empower owners to optimize revenue, monitor performance, and maintain their vacation homes.

Capitalizing on shifting traveler preferences toward personalized experiences and leveraging infrastructure advancements in expressways and aviation, ELIVAAS is emerging as a premier one-stop solution for luxury vacation management — seizing the $3 billion Indian alternate accommodation opportunity, which is growing at 40% annually.

Role: Manager – Sales

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for an experienced and results-driven Manager – Sales to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth for our luxury villa rental business.

The successful candidate will develop and execute sales strategies, manage key client relationships, and identify new business opportunities to exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth, increase occupancy rates, and expand the client base.

Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including high-end travelers, travel agents, and corporate clients.

New Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, clients, and partnerships.

Revenue Management: Collaborate with the revenue management team to optimize pricing and inventory management.

Marketing Partnerships: Work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute marketing campaigns and promotions.

Sales Performance: Monitor and analyze sales performance, identify improvement areas, and implement growth strategies.

Industry Networking: Stay current with industry trends; attend events and conferences to build relationships and explore new opportunities.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in Business (preferred but not mandatory).

Experience: 5–8 years of experience in sales, hospitality, or related fields, with a proven record of driving revenue growth.

Skills

Communication: Excellent interpersonal and client engagement skills.

Sales Acumen: Strong ability to identify and close new business opportunities.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the luxury villa rental market, industry trends, and competitor landscape.

Strategic Thinking: Skilled in developing and executing data-driven sales strategies.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Travel: Willingness to travel frequently.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: Market-driven salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for Growth: Be part of a team transforming the alternate accommodation industry and redefining travel.

Collaborative Work Environment: Join a dynamic team that values Trust & Transparency, Team First, and Taking Action. We foster growth, creativity, and success.