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Sales Director nhow Brussels Bloom

nhow Brussels
Bruxelles - Brussel
Bruxelles
Belgique

Nhow Brussels is a unique hotel that surprises and inspires its guests by offering them an unconventional experience! Located in one of the Brussels´ most distinctive areas “Botanique”, next to the beautiful Botanical Gardens, nhow Brussels has 8-floors and features 305 rooms, a restaurant, bar, gym and meeting rooms with a capacity up to 320 people. As with the other nhow properties, the hotel will offer an unconventional and unique experience that will elevate the guest’s stay by awaking their senses, and at the same time will make them feel welcomed and part of an unforgettable experience.

 

We are looking for an experienced candidate with a strong network and in-depth understanding of the hospitality industry. You should possess strong commercial, communication, and analytical skills needed to make smart business decisions in the creation and execution of the commercial plan. You have a commercial attitude and can convince clients to choose nhow Brussels in the booking process.

 

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What will be your job?

 

In the position of Director of Sales nhow Brussels, you are responsible for the nhow Brussels client portfolio and actively hunting for new local MICE and corporate clients together with the in-house sales manager.

 

We are looking for a result driven and proactive candidate with strong commercial background, a team player who is well organized and can work independently.

 

You are responsible to maximize revenues and profit for the accounts assigned & developing new opportunities establishing a complete action plan.

You represent nhow Brussels in main strategic (inter)national sales activities, in line with the commercial plan and in cooperation with the national and global sales team. You will co-ordinate sales efforts generated through sales calls, site inspections, local marketing activities and other actions...

You will be reporting to the Director of Business Development and working closely with the Hotel Director and in house sales/m&e teams.

 

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales & marketing strategies through preparation of a strategic sales plan. 
  • Proactively position the hotel as a business leader in the market. 
  • Ensure M&E revenue is always maximized. 
  • Monitoring and analyzing sales performance to identify areas of improvement.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue and profitability.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and industry professionals.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed of industry trends.
  • Coordinate with the Marketing Manager the roll out of all marketing activities in line with the strategy for the hotel. 
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the local sales team, motivating them to achieve targets.
  • Establish and maintain a strong brand awareness through client events, trade shows and other promotional activities.
  • You are a sales hunter, have a pro-active business approach and commercial focus
  • You are ambitious to achieve optimal results.
  • Partner with local sales & our Group Sales colleagues to establish successful account deployment and execution.
  • Prepare and attend regular sales meetings to provide input and overall sales strategy.
  • Maintain and develop the RFP’s together with the National & International Sales Offices
  • Initiates and realizes sales events at nhow Brussels 

Requirements

  • Graduate from a commercial education or Hotel Management school on Bachelor level.
  • Minimum of 3 years proactive sales experience in the hotel industry, preferably in an international chain, and with strong MICE knowledge & network
  • Experience with Lanyon, Hotelligence (Agency360) and MiceView is a plus
  • Pro-active, positive and creative
  • Excellent communication skills
  • No 9 to 5 mentality
  • Client and result focused.
  • Stress resilient.
  • In the possession of a driver’s license
  • Fluent written and verbal communication in French and/or Dutch and English
  • Ability to travel as and when business needs demand. 

What do we offer?

 

In this position you are working for Minor Hotels, a professional and international hotel chain. We understand that people make the difference which is conveyed in our excellent working conditions:

  • A year-end bonus based on your personal objectives plan and the results of Minor Hotels/nhow Brussels.
  • Laptop, mobile phone
  • Car with fuel card
  • Health insurance after 6 months
  • Meal vouchers
  • NH University: excellent training & (international) development opportunities
  • Employee rate in all Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
  • Excellent career opportunities: all employees of Minor Hotels are given priority on internal vacancies worldwide

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