Assistant Sales Manager

Kimpton; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Travel allowance

Alleo benefits

Social events

IHG hotel discounts

Employee discounts worldwide

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Amstel Hotel is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to join its luxury commercial team in Amsterdam. You will collaborate with the Director of Sales to craft and execute creative strategies that drive profitability and guest experience.

Ideal candidates have a hospitality background, fluency in Dutch and English, and a proactive, network-driven approach to securing corporate, MICE and government business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in hospitality or a related field.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a social butterfly and natural networker – actively engage with local community, partners, colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Solicits new business for the hotel across European, corporate, MICE, government segments.
• Provides market intelligence to the Director of Sales from client interactions.
• Implements proactive sales action plans per the business plan.
• Develops relationships with key clients to grow market share and drive revenue.
• Hosts familiarization stays, conducts site inspections, and delivers sales presentations.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality

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 maximize 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.
• Amstel Experience: Experience the hotel as a guest with an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast for two.
• 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.
• 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.