# Sales Manager/Business Development Manager

**Company**: AccorHotel
**Location**: Auckland, Auckland
**Experience**: executive
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Hospitality
**Industry**: Hospitality

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## Description

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager/Business Development Manager to join our team at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.

As a Sales Manager/Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and delivering sustainable revenue growth through proactive sales initiatives and strategic relationship-building.

Main Responsibilities:

- Drive revenue growth across Corporate and Groups segments through inspired account engagement, pursuit of new opportunities, and maximised conversion of leads into lasting partnerships.

- Cultivate strong, enduring relationships with clients, offering a level of service and attention to detail reflective of Sofitel's French sophistication.

- Anticipate market trends, identify partnership opportunities, and position Sofitel Wellington as the preferred choice for refined experiences.

- Maintain an expert understanding of the hotel's commercial strategy, services, and rate structures to consistently exceed business objectives.

- Monitor competitive activity and guest feedback, sharing insights that inspire innovation and performance.

- Represent Sofitel Wellington with grace and confidence at trade shows, client events, and industry gatherings.

- Host site inspections, client entertainment, and familiarisation visits that immerse guests in Sofitel's Art de Vivre.

- Support the ALL – Accor Live Limitless program, weaving loyalty into every client interaction.

- Guide the Corporate RFP process with accuracy and finesse.

- Partner with CP and Accor Sales teams to identify growth opportunities and activate strategic promotions.

- Ensure every enquiry is met with a timely, polished, and professional response that reflects the Sofitel brand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 3 year + experience in hotel sales with strong knowledge of the corporate and group segments

- Demonstrated success in business development

- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook

- Familiarity with hotel PMS systems and online sales platforms

- Expertise in client relationship management

- Autonomous, proactive, and commercially driven

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills

- Mastery of detail and multitasking in a fast-paced environment

- Professional integrity and a commitment to the highest standards

Benefits:

- Staff meal provided during shift

- Family & Friends Hotel Discounts

- Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards

- Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel

- Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits – including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide

- Accor's Parental Leave Scheme

- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

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## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- client relationship management
- hotel PMS systems
- online sales platforms

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