Sales Manager

Mercure Melbourne Doncaster is a 183 room & suite hotel is Australia’s first of the next generation Mercure brand, introducing approachable elegance in an untouched pocket of the Eastern Suburbs. Featuring restaurant, indoor heated swimming pool, elite fitness centre, expansive outdoor terraces with views from the Yarra Ranges to the CBD and has six event spaces for up to 200 guests with dedicated outdoor terraces to provide seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

Did you know that Mercure Melbourne Doncaster is the only venue in the Eastern Suburbs that you can have panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s City Skyline?! Come on in and check them out! 

The role will include the following responsibilities (but not limited to): 

• Negotiation of corporate contracts and experience with MICE;
• Relationship building with key clients and developing new clients;
• Implement quality initiatives which add value to the business and maintain a position of leadership within the team; 
• Ensure the greatest possible exposure of the hotel and its facilities to all potential and existing markets; 
• Increase business from existing channels while creating new business development opportunities; 
• Aid in the preparation of proposals and tenders to support the needs of the business;
• Implement quality initiatives which add value to the business and maintain a position of leadership within the team and
• Understand sales strategy and implement account tactics to achieve these strategies.

The qualifications and attributes that are desired (but not limited to) are: 

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Ability to nurture existing relationships and attain new ones;
• Working knowledge of the key intermediaries in the Conference & Events sector: 
• Strong stakeholder management, both internally and externally; 
• Exceptional understanding of consumer behavior and market trends and
• A hunter who thrives on building new connections with clients and uncovering new business opportunities.

The Mercure brand is part of the Accor Group. As the global market leader, Accor Hotels offers a worldwide network of hospitality and tourism services, with a diverse portfolio of renowned brands. Just a few of the perks include:

• Ongoing Career and Professional Development Opportunities
• A Rewarding Work Environment
• Global Discounts on Hotel Accommodation & Food and Beverage

Click 'Apply' today to begin your journey with Accor Hotels.