Requirements: English
Company: COREcruitment Ltd
Salary: 2800 - 3800 + perks + bonus
Start: ASAP
Languages: Dutch, French, English
About the Opportunity
Are you a passionate sales professional with a flair for the world of meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE)?
My client is a 5-star hotel in Brussels as our next Meeting & Events Commercial Sales Manager and play a pivotal role in driving our commercial success in the vibrant MICE and groups market.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive MICE & Group Sales:
- Proactively source, negotiate, and secure meetings, events, and group bookings to maximize hotel revenue and market share.
- International Network:
- Leverage your established international MICE industry connections to attract high-profile events and clients to our hotel.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key accounts, agencies, and event planners, delivering a seamless and personalized experience from proposal to event execution.
- Market Analysis:
- Stay ahead of MICE trends, competitor activity, and client needs in Brussels and internationally, identifying new business opportunities.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the operations, revenue, and marketing teams to ensure flawless event delivery and optimal commercial outcomes.
- Sales Strategy:
- Contribute to the development and execution of the hotels MICE and group sales strategy, including pricing, promotions, and participation in trade shows and industry events.
- Reporting:
- Maintain accurate sales pipelines, forecasts, and performance reports for management review.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in MICE and groups sales within a luxury or 5-star hotel environment.
- Industry Network: Demonstrated international network and strong relationships within the MICE industry.
- Languages: Fluent in French, English, and Dutch (spoken and written).
- Sales Skills: Proven ability to close deals, negotiate contracts, and exceed sales targets.
- Organization: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Brussels meetings and events market.
What they Offer
- A prestigious 5-star setting in the heart of Brussels
- Competitive salary and attractive incentive scheme
- Opportunities for international networking and career growth
- Dynamic, supportive, and multicultural team environment