Job title: Regional Director of Sales (hotels)
Location: Netherlands
Salary: €6500-€7000 gross per month (8% holiday allowance included) + bonus
Our client, a well-established international hotel group with a strong and expanding footprint in the Netherlands has appointed us to identify an exceptional Regional Director of Sales.
the Regional Director of Sales will lead the commercial performance of a multi-property portfolio across the region. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, shaping the sales culture, and strengthening the group's position in key market segments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver the regional sales strategy, revenue targets, and market-share growth across a portfolio of hotels
- Lead, coach, and develop Sales teams across multiple properties
- Drive results across key segments: corporate, MICE, leisure, groups, and OTA/distribution partnerships
- Establish pricing, account management, and business development standards in alignment with group commercial strategy
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key accounts, travel partners, and industry stakeholders
- Collaborate with Revenue Management, Marketing, and Operations to maximize total top-line performance
- Represent the region in quarterly commercial reviews with senior leadership
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging destinations to identify new business opportunities
Key requirements:
- Experience: 6+ years in hotel sales, including at least 3–5 years in a multi-property, cluster, or regional leadership role within upper-upscale or luxury hospitality
- Track record: Demonstrable, measurable success in exceeding sales and revenue targets across a portfolio
- Leadership: Proven ability to build, inspire, and retain high-performing teams
- Commercial acumen: Strong command of sales technology (CRM, reporting and distribution platforms), forecasting, and budgeting
- Network: Established relationships with corporate clients, agencies, and MICE main players both on the Dutch and international market
- Attributes: Entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication and negotiation skills, high integrity, and comfort operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Languages: Fluency in English required; Dutch is a plus
- Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly across the Dutch portfolio
- Region: Netherlands (flexible home base, ideally Amsterdam or near a hub property)
What Our Client Offers
- A senior leadership mandate with genuine strategic influence and executive visibility
- A competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus and executive benefits package
- Mobility allowance
- The opportunity to shape the commercial future of a respected, expanding hotel brand