Regional Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Advocate for the Relais & Châteaux brand and its affiliated hotels within the travel sector across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

• Ensure that member hotels gain the maximum advantage from global sales initiatives in assigned markets.

• Enhance revenue and optimize market share through targeted sales activities and direct outreach.

• Identify and engage with travel agency and MICE accounts that present substantial revenue opportunities.

• Support VIP agencies in securing member hotels via central reservations/SynXis.

• Represent Relais & Châteaux at sales blitzes, public relations events, conferences, and familiarization trips.

• Assist in the organization of sales blitzes, promotional events, and showcases.

• Accompany member hotels on sales visits during sales blitzes.

• Develop annual account action and marketing strategies.

• Cultivate strong working relationships with member hotels, restaurants, and Relais & Châteaux management.

• Collaborate effectively with the global sales team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred experience in the luxury hospitality sector.

• Familiarity with key luxury hotel consortia and programs such as Virtuoso, Serandipians, and American Express.

• A university degree or its equivalent is required.

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Self-driven with the capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to quickly understand new concepts.

• Clear and analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in luxury sales.

• Knowledge of SynXis and CRM systems is advantageous.

• Must possess the right to work in the United Kingdom; visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Exclusive internal program that allows employees to experience the Relais & Châteaux collection personally and enjoy unique, enriching stays.

• Offers from carefully selected partners in lifestyle, wellness, and gastronomy.

• A people-centered, high-standard, and supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

• A stimulating professional atmosphere and an international network.