Franchise Hotel

This job posting is for a position at a Hotel owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not by IHG or its affiliates. IHG has no involvement in the hiring or day-to-day employment policies or practices of franchisees_.

**About Us**

The Crowne Plaza Milan Linate is strategically located to access Milan's services, Linate airport, ring roads and major lines of communication.

You will be welcomed by a 4* business hotel that does not neglect your family or vacation needs.

**Your day to day**:
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**We're always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we're searching for a Sales Director with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.**

**Every day is different, but you'll mostly be**:

- **Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential**:

- **Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability**:

- **Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales**:

- **Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance**:

- **Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts**

**What we need from you**

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- **Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field**:

- **Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team**:

- **Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required**:

- **Must speak local language(s)**:

- **Other languages preferred**

**What we offer**

*** We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.**
**We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.**
**So, join us and you'll become part of our hotel family.**

*** Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.