Senior Sales Manager - Leisure (Bangkok Base)
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow leisure business and resort revenue.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with travel agents, tour operators, wholesalers, OTAs, and key leisure partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and actively prospect potential accounts.
- Conduct regular sales calls, presentations, networking events, and market visits.
- Represent the resort at trade shows, roadshows, and industry events.
- Negotiate contracts, rates, and partnership agreements to optimize profitability.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
- Work closely with Revenue Management, Marketing, and Resort Operations teams to ensure seamless execution of sales initiatives.
- Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and account development plans.
- Achieve individual and team sales targets in line with the resort's business objectives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience in hospitality, preferably in luxury or upscale hotels/resorts.
- Strong network within the Thailand leisure travel market and travel trade industry.
- Proven track record in generating leisure room revenue and developing key accounts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and target-oriented with strong business acumen.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with resort teams.
- Excellent command of English and Thai, both written and spoken.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and incentive opportunities.
- Group insurance and employee benefits.
- Special room rates and privileges across IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
- Career development opportunities within a global hospitality company.
Location: Bangkok-based with regular travel to InterContinental Hua Hin Resort and key markets as required.