Senior Sales Manager Corporate & MICE
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Description
- Develop and execute sales strategies to generate group room nights and revenue from corporate accounts, MICE agencies, event organizers, and destination management companies.
- Proactively identify, solicit and secure new business opportunities across domestic and international markets.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and client presentations to site inspections, proposal preparation, contract negotiations and business conversion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, MICE agents, PCOs, DMCs, travel management companies and key industry partners.
- Actively manage and respond to leads through MICE platforms and online sourcing portals.
- Conduct regular sales calls, client meetings, hotel presentations, networking activities and familiarization visits to maximize business opportunities.
- Prepare competitive proposals, negotiate rates and contractual terms and ensure business is secured in line with the hotel's commercial strategy.
- Work closely with Revenue Management, Reservations, Events & Catering and other operational departments to ensure effective lead conversion, accurate forecasting and seamless group delivery.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, account production and business performance to identify opportunities.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, with at least 2 years in a Sales Manager or Senior Sales Executive role focusing on Corporate & MICE.
- Established relationships with key corporate travel buyers, event planners, and MICE agencies is highly preferred.
- Strong negotiation, closing, and presentation skills with a commercial mindset.
- Outstanding relationship-building capabilities with a proactive and results-driven attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and resolve client issues effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
- Develop your talent through Accor’s learning programs.
- Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!