Sales Manager ~ FIT Leisure - Al Habtoor Palace, Budapest - Budapest

Feladatok:

Do you like challenges? Do you have excellent communication and sales skills? Inspired to explore new markets and have a wide network of contacts, then we are the right place for you.

We’re looking for a strategic-minded professional to be part of our FIT Leisure segment – someone who brings expertise, creativity, and a deep understanding of the premium guest experience.Ensure that all hotel staff are informed of and comply with current travel industry policies.

Provide ongoing training to hotel staff regarding travel industry procedures and expectations.

Collaborate with the Director of Sales to develop special offers and packages during need periods.

Act as the primary contact for all wholesalers and travel agency partners.

Co-develop and implement the annual Travel Industry and Virtuoso marketing plans with the Director of Sales.

Monitor, analyze, and report travel agency and wholesale production to the hotel and Corporate Office.

Respond promptly to Corporate promotional participation requests.

Manage and resolve guest complaints originating via travel agents or wholesalers.

Investigate and respond to outstanding commission check inquiries.

Qualify, plan, and host familiarization (FAM) trips and VIP site inspections.

Develop tailored sales kits for the individual FIT leisure market.

Handle VIP reservation requests from key partners with professionalism and urgency.

Plan and execute roadshows, sales blitzes, and sales calls with travel industry partners.

Represent the hotel at key trade shows, conferences, and industry meetings.

Oversee and maintain participation in Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network, AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, STARS, and other relevant consortia.

Update and manage content on Virtuoso.net and SignatureTravelNetwork; ensure amenities and services are delivered accordingly.

Issue wholesale contracts, establish net rates, monitor allotments, and handle related documentation

Ensure hotel participation in Corporate programs such as the Global Wholesale Account Program.

Cultivate and strengthen client relationships through sales calls, hosting, and promotional activities.

Work closely with the Director of Revenue and the Reservations Manager to align revenue strategies.

Submit regular sales reports and updates to the Director of Sales.

Oversee key E-commerce accounts, including Expedia, Travelocity, Booking and other relevant platforms.

Conduct thorough and professional site inspections for prospective clients and partners.

Elvárások:

Excellent sales, negotiation, and presentation skills, with an understanding of luxury hospitality and client expectations

Fluent English and Hungarian, both written and spoken – additional languages are a plus

Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills

Previous experience in luxury hospitality, especially in FIT Leisure segment

Solid network within entertainment, media, or high-end travel sectors

Confident, adaptable, and committed to excellence

Strong MS Office and CRM knowledge

Amit kínálunk:

BKK pass 

SZÉP CARD after 3-month of probation period

Support for commuting by public transport from outside Budapest

Free meals during working day (Lunch/Dinner - salad bar, fresh fruits, free coffee machine and healthy snacks)

Company events, trainings

Discounted room rates at any hotel belonging to the Hungarian Hotels and Restaurants Association

Employee discounts within the company group for room reservations

Internal company events, such as Employee of the Quarter awards and the annual staff gala

All You Can Move membership