Donkey Hotels SA ( InterContinental Athens, NEW Hotel, Periscope, Semiramis, NOUS ),

based in Athens, is now looking for a:

Corporate Sales Executive

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive business for the Local Corporate Segment through an extensive materialization of outside appointments in order to produce FIT, Corporate group business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, and catering/banquet services
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key & prospect clients and proactively manage clients’ requirements
• Generate and develop new business through efficient and systematic management of sales leads in cooperation with other departments
• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal department’s goals and maximize profitability
• Familiarize clients with the hotel’s facilities through invitations, hotel inspections and entertainment

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration or Hotel Management/Tourism
• A proactive sales person with a strong customer-focus
• Minimum 2 years sales experience is required, ideally gained in the corporate travel sector
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to build strong long-term client relationships.
• Good negotiation skills
• This is a "field-based" role, so you must be comfortable managing your office work  load and your own diary of appointments.
• Initiative in undertaking sales actions that lead to sales revenues in cooperation with the Department’s Head.
• Fluent in English and Greek - conversation, reading and writing. The knowledge of another language will be an asset
• Fully computer literate and especially with Word and Excel applications
• Team player and results orientated

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Career opportunities for advancement within Donkey Hotels SA
• Continuous training and development.
• Group Medical Insurance Scheme.

If you believe that you fulfill the above-mentioned requirements send your CV!

All applications are considered as strictly confidential