International Sales Manager

Conference Hotel Group; Weesp; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conference Hotel Group in Weesp, Netherlands, is seeking a proactive Sales & Business Development professional to drive commercial growth across the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and France. You will identify opportunities, build relationships and guide prospects from first hello to final booking.

In this fast-paced scale-up, you will lead outbound and inbound efforts, manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, and collaborate with Operations, Marketing and senior leadership to tailor

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required or equivalent experience in business development, sales or hospitality.
• Proven track record in corporate sales for hotels or MICE services.
• Strong written and spoken English; Dutch and French are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and corporate clients for meetings and events.
• Develop proposals and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Lead the sales process from prospecting to closing and manage an active pipeline.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing and senior leadership to meet client needs.

Skills

Sales mindset

Negotiation

Relationship building

Independent working

Hospitality industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commercial Economics, Sales, Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Email

Job description

Weesp, Netherlands (5-minute walk from the station)

You will be responsible for leading commercial growth at Conference Hotel Group, with a focus on several markets, including the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and France. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the thrill of the chase, from spotting new opportunities to closing the deal.

As our new business driver, you will be at the heart of our commercial growth. You will identify and develop new customer opportunities, build strong relationships and guide prospects from that first “Hello” all the way to “Let’s book”.

What You Will Do

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and approach new business opportunities and potential corporate customers
• Activate your existing network of corporate clients booking hotels for meetings and events
• Carry out outreach through cold calling, email and LinkedIn
• Manage the sales process from prospecting to closing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients
• Conduct sales calls, meetings and presentations
• Develop proposals and negotiate commercial agreements
• Follow up on leads and maintain an active sales pipeline

Customer & Market Development

• Understand customer needs and identify opportunities for Conference Hotel Group's services
• Monitor market developments and identify potential new customer segments
• Develop opportunities to increase customer value and support commercial growth
• Gather customer feedback and share relevant insights with the wider team

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Hotel Relations, Marketing and senior leadership to support customer needs
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including keeping client and request information up to date and generating reports
• Ensure relevant customer and sales information is communicated internally
• Contribute to improving the sales process and commercial approach
• Collaborate with Marketing on demand generation activities, sharing customer insight to help shape campaigns and lead generation

About You

• Strong commercial and sales mindset
• Confident communicator and negotiator
• Proactive and target-driven
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Able to work independently and take ownership
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced scale-up environment
• Passionate about the hospitality and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commercial Economics, Sales, Hospitality Management or a related field
• Several years of experience in multi-property, cluster or global sales within hotels or a MICE agency
• Proven personal network with direct corporate clients booking hotels for meetings and events
• Driving licence
• Experienced in hospitality, the MICE industry, travel or technology
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Dutch and French are a plus
• Eligible to work in the EU

You will work closely with...

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We operate a direct recruitment model and do not work with recruitment agencies.