Senior Sales Manager, in Moscow Sales office of Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (Saint-Peterburg):

Main duties and responsobilities:

• The Senior Sales Manager – Russia, Ukraine & CIS will consolidate and maintain ongoing strategic relationships with the Key and prospect accounts, leading to long term and increased revenue.
• Together with the DOS – Russia & CIS, agree and implement the strategy, annual action plans and budget for all market segments for which they are responsible whether in Russia, Ukraine or CIS markets.
• Organise Belmond focused client events, roadshows throughout Russia, Ukraine and CIS countries for the assigned segments.
• Be present at selected Trade and Travel functions, as set out by the DOS –Russia & CIS, i.e. trade shows and to promote sales and build the image and awareness of the Belmond brand.
• Analyse and review market changes with the DOS – Russia & CIS, to drive revenues and maintain market share from Travel Trade and MICE in Russia and CIS.
• Explore with DOS – Russia & CIS, any ad-hoc mutually beneficial Luxury strategic partnerships, within the stipulated geographic markets, to promote Belmond products.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry colleagues including tourism boards, airlines, DMC’s, to improve the brand image and leverage more mutually beneficial opportunities etc
• Support on a daily basis the DOS –Russia & CIS as required

Requirements:

• Higher professional education (preferably in: Hotel industry / Management / Economics)
• Work experience in Sales field from 3 years, including at least 2 years in a senior position
• Ability to understand market trends, customer needs and market segmentation
• Ability to travel within the region and internationally
• Experience with account management, preferably within a 5-star luxury environment
• Professional level of written and spoken Russian and English.

Conditions:

• Competative salary
• Participation in Management Incentive Bonus scheme
• Medical insurance