EN - Sales Executive

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim is looking for highly driven and commercially focused sales professionals to join our team and contribute to the next phase of our growth journey.

We are seeking dynamic candidates for Sales Executive / Senior Sales Executive roles with a strong focus on MICE, Groups, and Corporate segments. These positions are designed for individuals who are motivated by performance, passionate about luxury hospitality, and eager to build strong business relationships while delivering measurable commercial results.

The Sales Executive / Senior Sales Executive will be responsible for developing business opportunities, generating qualified leads, converting business across assigned segments, and maximizing total revenue contribution to the hotel. The role requires a proactive sales approach, strong market knowledge, and the ability to represent Sofitel Istanbul Taksim with professionalism and energy.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably in MICE or group segments
• Strong knowledge of the Istanbul market and key feeder markets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
• Fluent in English (additional languages are an advantage)

Performance & Incentive Structure

These roles are part of a performance-based sales structure designed to reward strong commercial contribution.

• Quarterly incentive payout
• Target incentive opportunity up to 30% of base salary  
• Performance measured through:
  • 70% Individual Revenue Performance
  • 30% Total Hotel Revenue Performance
• Accelerator structure to reward over-achievement beyond target

This structure is designed to attract ambitious sales professionals who are confident in their ability to deliver results and be rewarded accordingly.