Business Development Director - Eastern Europe

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The Business Development Director main missions is to manage a team of up to 5 Business Development Managers and to go after important new value-added opportunities/ leads that are not managed within Accor today and convert them into new business for a given region. Working hand in hand with Accor sales, operations or hotels to capture key B2B revenues. Being responsible for developing and implementing a sales strategy following the overall sales ENA region direction. Building strategic partnerships with local private or public industry actors as convention bureau, tourism office and others. The business Development Director is driven by 3 KPI's: new business signed, size of the pipeline developed and the opportunities confirmed (converted and grown into managed accounts).

Main accountabilities:

• Manage a team of up to 5 business Development Managers. Support them in building their strategy for their region taking into account the local competition and the main guidelines of the group. Follow their performance, coach and insure excellent reporting.
• Develop and implement a local business development growth strategy for each BDM but also for the region the BMD will look after. Identify opportunities in target markets for Accor organization’s products and services. Elevate tools and support at disposal to craft the best go to market strategy with key profitable prospects.
• Generating leads through cold calling prospective clients or networking at trade shows. Leverage also the strong network within Accor to develop a strong pipeline. Assess client needs and the company ability to meet those needs.
• Developing and nurturing relationship with customers: prospects or clients that are already in development phase. Move people from the top of the sales funnel to the goal of being a signed customer.
• Implement productive partnerships with local private and public actors. Develop common business strategy to attract important leads in his region and in the regions managed by each BDM.  
• Preparing status reports on goals. Using customer relations management (CRM) software, such as Salesforce to manage interactions.
• Keeping up with the latest industry developments, including competition in regions.

• University degree – level Bachelor.

• 5+ years of sales management experience in hotel industry or related field.

• People management experience - able to manage a team based in various countries.

• Outgoing person, interested in sales strategy. Self-starter – go to market skills.

• Love to work with people and able to accept rejection with grace.

• Proven history of overachieving results in a large, high-growth company is a plus.

• Result-oriented - at ease with data.

• Strong character with a strong willingness to win.

• Strategic planning & sales management skills.

• Excellent communication & negotiating skills with clients. Ability to close complex deal.

• Advanced/ Fluent level of English.

What's in there for you? 

• Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders. 

• Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide, annual bonus based on your own performances, and much more! 

• Work in a multi-national team. 

• Hybrid way of working (3 days in the office + 2 days at home). 

• Talent development opportunities. 

• Corporate Social Responsibility activities. 

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of social media and hospitality? If you see yourself thriving in this role, apply today and become part of a dynamic and innovative team. 

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