Director of Sales

PermServ AG connects people and companies. The experience and competence of our consultants guarantee you excellent, fast, and individual service. We accompany and support you on the way to your professional goal. Our client is a renowned, internationally oriented luxury hotel in Switzerland, which combines high-end hospitality with timeless elegance. The company is aimed at a sophisticated international guest segment from the business, leisure, and event sectors. In this key position, you will take responsibility for the strategic further development of the sales activities of an established five-star operation. The role combines entrepreneurial thinking with operational market development and offers a lot of creative freedom for a sales-strong personality with an international network.   Director of Sales ### #### Tasks & Challenges • Responsibility for strategic and operational market development with a focus on the core markets Switzerland, DACH region, and USA • Building, maintaining, and further developing a strong network in the Corporate, MICE, and Leisure segments • Active new customer acquisition as well as maintenance and expansion of existing customer relationships • Positioning of the house in relevant markets as well as development of targeted sales activities and sales strategies • Close cooperation with the sales and marketing teams of the sister hotels within the international hotel group • Participation in international sales activities, roadshows, and industry events (e.g., ILTM) • Planning and implementation of sales trips, especially to the USA, to the DACH region, as well as targeted market development in Switzerland • Analysis of market potentials, trends, and sales figures for the further development of the sales strategy • Promotion and development of the MICE segment including events, room allotments, and F&B offers • Direct reporting to the management Qualifications & Competencies • Several years of sales experience in high-end international hospitality, ideally in the five-star segment • Existing network in relevant markets, preferably Switzerland, DACH, and/or USA • Experience in supporting the Corporate, MICE, and Leisure segments • Strong analytical and strategic mindset combined with entrepreneurial action • Experience in the development and implementation of sales strategies • Independent, structured, and goal-oriented way of working • Strong communication and negotiation skills • High willingness to travel for international sales activities • Very good language skills in German and English, other languages such as French or Italian are an advantage • Confident appearance in the international environment as well as a strong sense for sophisticated guest segments Opportunities & Perspectives A exciting key role in a renowned house awaits you. You have the opportunity to actively help shape the sales strategy and develop new markets. At the same time, you benefit from the exchange and synergies of a professional environment that focuses on quality, hospitality, and long-term relationships. Became curious and want a change? Please take a few minutes and apply with the application form below. For questions, Jessica Agoras is available at +41 44 552 71 11. Ref-Nr. 23296 PermServ AG Schulhausstrasse 12 8002 Zürich \+41 44 552 71 00 http://www.permserv.ch