Cluster Assistant Sales Manager

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The Assistant Sales Manager plays a key supporting role within the Sales & Marketing team by assisting in daily operations, managing communications and arrangements between the resort and business partners, and ensuring all sales-related activities are aligned with the resort’s commercial strategy. A vital part of this role includes hosting travel agents, tour operators, and partners during site visits, sharing in-depth product knowledge, and ensuring their experience reflects the resort’s high standards.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Assist in the execution of the resort’s sales strategy to achieve revenue goals and market share.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key sales partners including travel agents, tour operators, DMCs, and luxury travel planners.
• Identify and develop partnership through proactive research, networking, and prospecting activities.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to provide insights and assist the Sales Manager/Director in implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns accordingly.
• Conduct proactive sales calls, site inspections, and presentations to existing and potential clients.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and contracts, ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Submit regular and special sales reports, market analysis as requested by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Manage a healthy sales pipeline and consistently work toward meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for sales clients, ensuring excellent service and communication.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Represent the resort at travel trade shows, exhibitions, and industry networking events.
• Represent the resort in a professional manner to promote its image and reputation.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities in the system.
• Translate marketing materials, contracts, and communication as needed into Russian.

WHY WORK FOR ACCOR:

• 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!
• Ability to contribute to local community and make a difference through our Sustainability programs

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, preferably in the luxury hospitality sector.
• Proficient in English and Russian (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of the Russia & CIS market.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a confident and professional demeanor.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, with a positive attitude and results-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms relevant to the target market, particularly Telegram and Instagram, is an advantage.
• Strong multicultural awareness and ability to work with people from diverse cultures and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays when required.
• Familiarity with the Maldives market and high-end resort operations is an advantage.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.