Regional Sales Manager – UK, Ireland, Scandinavia

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Advocate for the Relais & Châteaux brand and its member hotels within the travel trade sectors of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

• Ensure that member hotels maximize benefits from global sales initiatives in targeted markets.

• Drive revenue growth and enhance market share through proactive sales activities and direct engagement.

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

• Support VIP agencies in confirming member hotel bookings via central reservations/SynXis.

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

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

• Accompany member hotels during sales calls throughout sales blitzes.

• Develop annual account action plans and marketing strategies.

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

• Collaborate with the global sales team to establish a successful and unified sales organization.

• Report directly to the Global Director of Sales.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred experience in the luxury hospitality sector.

• Proven track record with key luxury hotel consortia and programs including Virtuoso, Serandipians, and American Express.

• University degree or equivalent qualification.

• 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 thinker with a keen attention to detail.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in luxury sales.

• Familiarity with 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 team members to experience the Relais & Châteaux collection firsthand and enjoy distinctive, enriching stays.

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

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

• Opportunities for both professional and personal development.