Sales Manager

Hotel De L'Europe B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary within Job Group 7

25 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Pension Horeca & Catering

Travel allowance

Uniform washing

Experience stay

50% discount in own restaurants & bars

Friends and family discount rate

Development opportunities

Job summary

De L'Europe Amsterdam, a luxury hotel on the Amstel, seeks a Sales Manager to manage leisure, corporate, and MICE accounts, acting as an ambassador in local and international markets. You will build meaningful relationships with travel advisors, luxury consortia partners, corporate clients, event planners, and industry stakeholders.

Collaborating with Revenue, Reservations, Marketing, Guest Services, Events, and F&B, you will drive revenue growth, strengthen market position, and deliver

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably within a luxury or five-star hospitality environment.
• Proven success in account management, business development, and revenue generation.
• Experience within luxury leisure, corporate, or MICE segments.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and additional languages are highly advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally and represent the hotel globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of key leisure, corporate, and MICE accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities contributing to the hotel’s commercial success.
• Represent De L'Europe Amsterdam in local and international markets and build relationships with travel advisors, luxury consortia partners, corporate clients, event planners, and industry stakeholders.
• Drive revenue growth, strengthen market position, and create long-term value for the business.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Reservations, Marketing, Guest Services, Events, and F&B teams to maximize results.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Revenue generation

Negotiation skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Luxury hospitality

Travel internationally

Job description

About Us

Nestled on the banks of the Amstel, De L'Europe Amsterdam is the city’s original luxury hotel and one of the most distinctive independent hotels in the world. Combining rich Dutch heritage with contemporary elegance, we create personalised experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests. As a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), we belong to an exclusive collection of the world’s finest independent luxury hotels, recognised for exceptional quality, individuality, and service excellence. Our commitment to excellence continues to be recognised globally. De L'Europe Amsterdam was awarded in 2026 Three Michelin Keys, making it the only hotel in the Benelux to receive this distinction. We were named Best Independent Hotel Worldwide by Virtuoso, and we continue to be recognised by leading luxury travel publications including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

We are looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Sales Manager to join our Commercial team and help shape the continued success of one of Europe’s most awarded luxury hotels.

What You’ll Do

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and growing a portfolio of key leisure, corporate, and MICE accounts while identifying new business opportunities that contribute to the hotel’s commercial success. You will act as an ambassador for De L'Europe Amsterdam, representing the hotel in local and international markets and building meaningful relationships with travel advisors, luxury consortia partners, corporate clients, event planners, and industry stakeholders. This role is ideal for a commercially minded hospitality professional who thrives on building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and delivering results without compromising the personalised service and attention to detail that define luxury hospitality. Working closely with Revenue, Reservations, Marketing, Guest Services, Events, and F&B teams, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth, strengthening our market position, and creating long-term value for the business.

Who You Are

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably within a luxury or five-star hospitality environment
• Proven success in account management, business development, and revenue generation
• Experience within luxury leisure, corporate, or MICE segments
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for luxury hospitality
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent in English; Dutch and additional languages are highly advantageous
• Willingness to travel internationally and represent the hotel globally

Why join de L'Europe Amsterdam

This is an opportunity to represent one of the most respected names in luxury hospitality.

• The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)
• The only Three Michelin Key hotel in the Benelux
• Virtuoso's Best Independent Hotel Worldwide 2026
• A hotel recognised by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure
• An ambitious and collaborative commercial team
• A culture that values craftsmanship, innovation, and genuine hospitality
• A workplace where personal growth, ownership, and excellence are encouraged

What we offer you

• We offer a competitive salary within Job Group 7 according to the CLA salary scales, depending on your experience and qualifications
• 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance
• Pension Horeca & Catering
• Travel allowance
• Discount on health insurance
• Lease your own Swapfiets
• We take care of and wash your uniform
• Experience stay at De L'Europe Amsterdam
• 50% discount in our own restaurants & bars and over 20 partner hotels
• Friends and family discount rate
• Varied fresh and healthy meals
• Personal coaching
• Development opportunities based on your ambition.