Gedreven Junior Hotel Sales

This large-scale hotel, located at Brussels Airport, has been a staple for years. In addition to around 300 rooms, the hotel features a bar, restaurant, and a wide range of banquet options. The guests are predominantly international and business-oriented.

The hotel is part of a strong international brand, with several hotels in Belgium. They place a strong emphasis on personal development through training and various educational programs.

As a sales executive, you are part of the sales team, with your focus on groups and proactive sales. Your range of tasks includes a variety of responsibilities:

• market study: mapping the demand, competition, trends, and target groups
• prospecting: actively approaching target groups through various channels and converting them into leads
• convincing: showings of the property, developing quotes, pricing calculations, and negotiations
• it integration: integrating the customer, pricing, and booking codes into the system
• follow-up: following up on (group) reservations and ensuring a briefing to operations
• aftersales: following up on satisfaction, resolving any issues related to reservations
• account management: building long-term relationships and collaborations
• networking: being present at events organized by the city, sector, and associations
• renewing: renewing annual contracts, substantiating price indexation
• cross- and upselling: recommending other products and options
• administration: working in a structured way, drafting and organizing contracts
• forming a link between feedback from relationships and operations - striving for improvement

We are looking for an ambitious salesperson who can make a difference in this highly competitive hotel market. Furthermore, you possess:

• hotel experience - minimum 2 years of experience in Rooms - Groups or Sales is a plus
• sales knowledge - you know how to successfully persuade a prospect
• commercial instinct - a nose for business
• financial insight - ability to interpret figures, ratios, and results
• computer skills - proficiency in Excel and an aptitude for learning hotel systems
• service orientation - your character fits the Hospitality sector
• language skills - English + 1 additional language

You will be part of a large group where there is room for development and growth. Additionally, they offer you:

• attractive salary according to the scale
• car and fuel allowance
• hospitalization insurance
• eco vouchers
• washing service
• nice hotel discounts worldwide
• office hours