European Regional Sales Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual + Commission
Posted
04 Jan 2021
Closes
01 Feb 2021
Sectors
Sales, Sales Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
About the business:

At Craster our Sales team is expanding and we have an exciting opportunity to join us in a pivotal role. Our high-end design business exudes quality and luxury and the craftsmanship involved in creating products that deliver competitive advantage.

Our focus is on creating intelligent, quality products that allow premium hotel brands to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Our clientele includes many of the best-known hotel groups such as Hilton, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont, Shangri La and Peninsula hotel groups. And we distribute in over 50 countries globally.

We are searching for a talented Regional Sales Manager who is excited by, appreciates and values luxury. Our environment is fast-paced, and we are driven by a passion to enable the business and our people to grow. In this role you will have a real opportunity to make a difference, to challenge the status quo and to see the importance of your contribution.

In this role you will be responsible for:

* Delivering the sales revenue and profit targets in Europe, with a personal portfolio of clients

* Maximising sales and profit growth

* The annual regional plan & budget

* Leading, coaching, motivating, and supporting the European sales team

* Leading key account reviews

* Managing the weekly European sales pipeline meetings

* Accurate records in CRM (Acumatica)

* Attending key trade shows in your region and supporting other regions as necessary

* Representing the Craster brand, its values and product range to its fullest potential in a competitive global marketplace

* Assisting in the development of marketing and PR initiatives to maximise brand exposure

* Providing product feedback to the design team

To be successful, you will have:

* 5 years sales experience within the hospitality industry - hotels, restaurants, conferencing & banqueting, preferably in the luxury marketplace

* Exceptional sales, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills

* Strong planning & organisation skills with high levels of self-motivation and drive

* Gravitas with the ability to identify and interact with key customer decision makers

* Coaching and mentoring experience to build an exceptional regional sales team

* Fluent in French, Spanish, German, or Italian

* Natural ability to network and build long term relationships with the hospitality industry
Collaborative approach to work across all functions to achieve sales and business goals

* Excellent Microsoft Office user skills - especially Excel

We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the energy, focus and tenacity to develop the best for our business and the teams within it