Sales Manager

**Company Description**
Accor is the world’s largest and fastest-growing hotel group with a network of more than 5,000 properties in over 90 countries. We are far more than a worldwide leader. Globally, we are more than 260,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do and nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.

Mercure Newcastle offers the best location Newcastle has to offer. Jaw dropping coastline, the vibrant foreshore, exciting nightlife, and beautiful beaches worth dipping your toes in to are just some of the many charms of this coastal city. Newcastle is the gateway to both the magical Hunter Valley Wine Region and the Lake Macquarie area, providing a convenient location for our guests to base themselves during their NSW adventures.

Mercure Newcastle offers 131 guest rooms, 4 conference rooms and a restaurant and bar catering to a wide range of travelers.

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a passion for the hospitality industry? Do you possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team as a Sales Manager at Mercure Newcastle.

As a Sales Manager, you will be an integral part of our growth strategy, responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities to drive revenue and expand our client base. Your primary responsibilities will include:

- Proactively identifying potential business partners, corporate clients, event planners, inbound operators and travel agencies to establish and nurture strong relationships.
- Collaborating with the marketing team to create and implement effective sales strategies, campaigns, and promotions to attract new business.
- Conducting market research to identify trends, competitive analysis, and opportunities for expansion.
- Pitching our hotel's unique offerings to potential clients and partners through persuasive presentations and negotiations.
- Managing the end-to-end sales process, including lead generation, prospecting, proposal creation, contract negotiation, and closing deals.
- Developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of the hotel's facilities, services, and packages to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
- Attending industry events, trade shows, and networking sessions to enhance brand visibility and build a strong professional network.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams at Accor’s Salter Brothers Portfolio Office, including operations, marketing, and finance, to ensure seamless execution of client agreements.
- Working closely with the General Manager and Portfolio Director of Sales and Marketing on sales initiatives and projects
- Assisting with some adhoc marketing alongside the Portfolio Marketing Manager

**Qualifications**
Your experience and skills include:

- At least 2-years experience in business development, hospitality or hotels experience is preferred
- Proven track record in business development, sales, or a related role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation and presentation abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets
- A passion for the hospitality industry and a deep understanding of client relationship process

**Additional Information** What’s in it for you**
- An opportunity to Work Your Way, Learn Your Way and experience Benefits Your Way at Accor
- Ability to really contribute and feel pride in knowing you have made a difference to the greater good of the Hotel Operation
- Work alongside passionate industry professionals
- Be mentored by experienced Accor Hospitality professionals who want to see you succeed