Director of Sales – Luxury Partners

4 ore fa

Palermo, Sicily, Italia Tempo pieno 60.000 € Contratto

Role Purpose

Lead and develop the commercial strategy for the luxury intermediary channel (wholesale tour operators, DMCs, luxury consortia, travel designers) across the Mangia's Hotels & Resorts 5 _and 5_L portfolio, maximizing revenue and brand positioning in the high-end segment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement the channel strategy for luxury intermediaries (wholesale, consortia, DMCs, luxury networks), in line with the Group's revenue and brand positioning goals.
  • In conjunction with GMs and other HQ stakeholders, achieve annual revenue budgets.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements, framework contracts, and rate conditions with leading international luxury partners.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key accounts in the luxury/wholesale segment (e.g., Virtuoso, Traveller Made, American Express FHR, luxury DMCs).
  • Coordinate the dedicated commercial team and set targets, KPIs, and development plans.
  • Monitor channel performance (production, ADR, conversion) and define corrective actions with Revenue Management.
  • Represent the Group at international luxury travel trade shows, workshops, and roadshows.
  • Partner with Marketing on materials and content dedicated to the luxury channel.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Economics, Management, or other STEM majors; a Master's degree is a strong plus.
  • At least 8–10 years of experience in commercial/sales roles in international luxury hospitality firms, with a focus on the intermediary/wholesale channel, including at least 4 years as Director.
  • Established network of relationships in the luxury travel segment (wholesale TOs, consortia, DMCs).
  • Strong knowledge of international luxury leisure markets.
  • Strong knowledge of the main distribution channels.
  • Ability to develop strategic plans for the segment.
  • Ability to negotiate and understand complex commercial and legal agreements.
  • Analytical skills and knowledge of key commercial and financial indicators.
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, organizational, teamwork, and team-management skills.
  • Fluent English; Italian and a second language (French or German) is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel frequently.