Salary: €55.000 - €70.000 + bonus + car
Start: ASAP
Location: Brussels
Languages: French, English, Flemish is a bonus
I am looking for a proactive and ambitious Senior Sales Manager to drive revenue from the MICE, corporate and government segments for my clients hotel in Brussels.
You will act as a true sales hunter, focusing on acquiring new business while growing and retaining key accounts.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively source and convert new business from MICE, corporate and government accounts (national and international).
* Manage the full RFP lifecycle: qualification, proposal preparation, pricing in coordination with revenue management, negotiation and contracting.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with corporates, embassies, EU institutions, government bodies, agencies and PCOs/DMCs.
* Conduct regular sales calls, client visits, hotel site inspections and participate in trade shows, workshops and networking events.
* Work closely with revenue, reservations, events and operations teams to maximize conversion and ensure excellent guest experience for groups, conferences and events.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activities and account performance, providing regular sales forecasts and activity reports.
* Act as an ambassador for the hotel in the Brussels market, continuously expanding our visibility and share of wallet in target segments.
Profile & Requirements
* Minimum 3–5 years of proven sales experience in the hotel sector, with a strong focus on MICE and corporate/government segments.
* Demonstrated track record as a go-getter and sales hunter, comfortable with ambitious targets and pro-active prospecting.
* Solid experience managing RFP processes (corporate and consortia), from submission to negotiation and contracting.
* Strong existing network in the Brussels and/or Benelux market is a clear advantage.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust at all decision-making levels.
* Languages: fluent French and English (spoken and written); Dutch/Flemish is a strong asset.
* Highly organized, self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.