Assistant Sales Manager

Amstel Hotel; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Alleo rewards

Amstel Experience

Social events

IHG hotel discounts

F&B discount card

Gym membership discounts

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to join our elite commercial team. You will collaborate with the Director of Sales to craft and execute strategies that drive results, maximise profitability, and elevate the guest experience at our iconic 5-star property.

The role focuses on growing the luxury portfolio, building strong client relationships, and representing the hotel at industry events and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or hotel sales is preferred.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a social butterfly and natural networker—engage with the local community, partners, colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new business for the hotel across European markets (corporate, MICE, entertainment, government).
• Provide market intelligence and feedback to the Director of Sales from face-to-face calls and prospecting.
• Implement proactive sales action plans as outlined in the business plan.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with key clients to drive business and increase market share.
• Host familiarization stays, conduct site inspections, and present the hotel’s services and products.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

Step into the spotlight at the iconic Amstel Hotel!

Are you ready to make your mark at Amsterdam’s prestigious 5-star luxury hotel? We’re on the lookout for a driven Assistant Sales Manager to join our ambitious commercial team. This is your chance to grow your career in an inspiring environment where luxury meets tradition. As a key player in our team, you’ll collaborate with the Director of Sales to craft and execute creative strategies that drive results and maximise profitability. Together, we’ll achieve ambitious sales goals, elevate guest experiences, and contribute to the continued success of our hotel.

If you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to take on challenges with confidence, this role is your gateway to a rewarding career in the heart of Amsterdam. Join us and become part of a legacy where every day brings new opportunities to thrive and make an impact!

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting & Account Management

• Actively solicits new business for the hotel (European market - corporate, mice, entertainment, Global - government)
• Provides market intelligence and feedback to Director of Sales as result of face to face calls and telephone solicitation.
• Implements pro-active Sales action plans related te the area as outlined in the business plan.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with key clients from specific segments to drive business and increase fare market share
• Hosts familiarizations stays, conduct site inspections and gives sales presentations to showcase the hotel’s services and products.

Travel

• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking activities to increase the hotel’s visibility and attract new business.

Reporting

• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, guest feedback and the sales performance to identify opportunities for business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education in hospitality or a related field
• Experience in luxury hospitality/ hotel sales preferred
• Fluency in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a social butterfly and natural networker - actively engage with the local community, partners, colleagues and clients.

What we offer

Working at the Amstel Hotel comes with exceptional benefits:

• Performance-based incentives
• A collaborative and supportive environment that values your initiative.
• Travel allowance for commuting distances over 5 km.
• When you join us, you'll have access to Alleo. You can choose whether to go for a discount on your gym membership or vouchers for your favorite online store. The choice is entirely up to you. We also use Alleo to recognize your efforts. If you take over a shift or earn a little extra appreciation, you'll receive extra money in the Alleo app that you can spend on something that suits you.
• Amstel Experience: Experience the hotel as a guest with an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast for two.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development
• Employee discounts at over 6500+ IHG hotels worldwide.
• 50% discount on F&B at 20 partner hotels in Amsterdam with the F&B Discount Card.
• Discounts on gym memberships to keep you at your best.

We exclusively consider responses from candidates who possess eligibility to work within the Netherlands / EU.