Sales Manager – Leisure for EU Market (French, German, Spanish)

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What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager – Leisure (EU Market) to develop and grow our leisure segment within the European market. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue through strategic partnerships with travel agencies, tour operators, while representing the brand in key European feeder markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to attract and grow leisure business from the EU region

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners, wholesalers, and tour operators

• Conduct regular sales calls and roadshows within Europe to strengthen market presence

• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform business decisions

• Coordinate with revenue, marketing, and reservations teams to ensure alignment of offers and availability

• Represent the property at international trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events relevant to the EU market

• Prepare regular reports on sales activity, market feedback, and revenue performance

• Maintain a high level of product knowledge to effectively promote all aspects of the property

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.

• Proven experience in leisure sales with a strong focus on the EU market (minimum 3–5 years)

• Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales or hospitality sales management.

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a hotel or hospitality environment.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in CRM and hotel sales management systems (e.g., Opera, Salesforce).

• Ability to analyze market data and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is a strong advantage. German, Italian, French or Spanish (or any other)

Your team and working environment:

• Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
• At Accor, we are Heartists!

Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other.  We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding