Account Director - Groups - Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Belmond, Germany
Job Description
As an Account Director Groups for Germany, Switzerland and Austria at Belmond Cologne Office you will drive extraordinary results to bring the legend of Belmond to life.
The role will primarily develop, nurture and convert all Corporate Meeting, Incentive and other Events, including celebrations, enquiries for all the Belmond hotels, Trains and Cruises from both specific Managed Camp;I agencies amp; selected corporate accounts and by prospecting new clients within Germany, Switzerland, Austria and other Eastern European countries.
This role will be remote-based and involve frequent travel including visits to our office in Cologne.
Primary Responsibilities Include
· Promoting the Belmond portfolio within these geographic territories
· Maintaining and growing the financial returns from all market segments from a certain number of assigned European markets.
· Representing Belmond at an industry level and attending Industry tradeshows where necessary
· Achieving and exceeding established revenue targets and strategic objectives aimed at building loyalty to Belmond and grow market share
· Build strong working relationships across the assigned groups sector within Germany, Switzerland and Austria both existing Belmond client base and new customers
The Belmond amp; LVMH Family
We are proud to be part of LVMH, and have our global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.
Think this is your moment? Apply today!
Requirements
What You Bring:
· Minimum 4 years’ experience in luxury travel sales (Hospitality, Tour Operator, Travel agency) with a successful track record in MICE and Corp Mtg sales within the German Luxury Travel market.
· Experience of working in a similar role in same market, whether regional position or responsible for multi hotels, cluster etc.
· Good working knowledge and experience of DACH Groups Travel sector (MICE, Special interests, Corp Mtgs, Celebrations)
· Some Operational Experience in the Luxury Hospitality/Travel sector (Front Office, Food amp; Beverage, Retail agencies, MICE agencies, airline/cruise lines) or working for Luxury Brands, a definite bonus.
· Experience with working with other Eastern European countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary) an additional benefit.
· Experience of being part of and working within a successful, target driven team.
· Experience of attending, successful trade events or Tradeshows in Germany/Aut/Swi for MICE/Celebrations
Benefits
What We Offer:
At Belmond we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:
· Competitive salaries and health insurance plans
· Complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations
· And many more
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.