Accor

Associate Director of Sales

Accor  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Pullman Chennai Anna Salai offers 232 stylish rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, two signature dining venues, versatile banquet spaces, boardrooms, and social lounges-ideal for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is perfectly equipped to host a wide range of MICE events, featuring versatile modular venues that can accommodate up to 400 guests, from intimate meetings to grand celebrations.

  • Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reporting, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required
  • Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
  • Work with Finance and team in preparation and management of the department’s budget and financial forecasts
  • Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.
  • Conduct daily briefing with department on current key activities
  • Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel
  • Survey, review and analyze competition, market trends, customer needs and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence
  • Determine the effectiveness of existing programs and develop new strategies
  • Actively participates in sales presentations, property tours and customer meetings
  • Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary
  • Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a positive image

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable hospitality school
  • Minimum 10 years of Sales management experience or at least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity with proven records
  • High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of global markets and business acumen
  • Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Additional Information

  • WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:
  • Come As You Are
  • Work With Purpose
  • Grow, Learn and Enjoy
  • Explore Limitless Possibilities
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About Accor

We are Accor

We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.

We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.

Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
accor.com
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