Assistant Director of Sales

Located in the heart of Broadbeach, just 200m from stunning sandy beaches, Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a luxurious five-star hotel. Featuring 296 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, 2 bars, 1 restaurant, 10 event spaces, a stunning multi-level pool and fitness centre.

The Assistant Director of Sales at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach plays a pivotal role in driving the hotel's revenue and market presence. Focused on maximizing sales opportunities, they lead and support the sales team, foster client relationships, and strategise to meet ambitious growth targets. With a proactive approach, the Assistant Director of Sales partners with clients to position the hotel as the preferred choice for luxury accommodations, events, and partnerships.

A Career that lets your passion shine:

• Lead and mentor the sales team to meet and exceed revenue targets across all market segments
• Plan, refine and execute sales strategies to maximize room occupancy, event bookings, and corporate partnerships
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, identifying new business and fostering ongoing connections
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to align the Sales strategy and capitalise on brand initatives
• Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities and drive competitive strategies
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the Hotel's goals are met
• Represent Sofitel Gold Coast at key industry events and networking to enhance brand visibility and drive business

What you will bring to the role:

• You present with a luxury attitude and elevated EQ
• Previous experience in a sales management role essential, ideally in luxury hospitality or a related industry
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing revenue-generating strategies
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment being accountable for your teams overall performance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent relationship management
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Knowledge and ability to operate Opera Cloud Software and various CRM software

Thrive in our Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach community:

• Complimentary meal on shift available via Le Café
• Employee discounts on accommodation, dining, and lifestyle with Accor hotels
• Discounted on-site parking
• Laundered workwear
• Paid birthday leave
• Personalized reward & recognition and learning & development programs
• Career development pathways locally and globally with Accor and Sofitel

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a leading, global luxury hotel brand, apply today.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Please note that full AU working rights are required for this role.