Account Director

Sofitel

  • Sydney, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionDiscover the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour welcomes guests into a world of luxury blending French Art de Vivre and local culture. The Flagship hotel boasts 590 rooms and suites, four vibrant bars and restaurants, a stunning, award winning outdoor infinity pool, state of the art gym overlooking the city skyline, exclusive top floor Executive Lounge and our well renowned luxurious spa.Outstanding people make it all happen and we are committed to creating an energising, rewarding and exciting work environment. Become part of a culture that is dedicated to executing exceptional luxury experiences for our guests.Inspiration, Recognition & RewardAs a valued member of our team, you will be immersed in a world of exceptional privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy unparalleled access to exclusive industry benefits across a global portfolio of luxury accommodation, fine dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Indulge in daily privileges such as artisan coffee at a preferred rate and a specially crafted Ambassador dining menu, designed to elevate your everyday. To support your continued growth, we offer a distinguished learning platform—an elegant fusion of expert knowledge and tailored development—ensuring you flourish in a culture that celebrates excellence, sophistication, and personal ambition.Job DescriptionThis business-critical role sits are part of the dynamic Sales and Marketing division and reports directly to the Director of Sales. The main function of this position is to manage and developing business from identified markets to achieve and exceed budget for this prestigious brand. Key responsibilities will be:
  • Establishing strong relationships and managing a portfolio of major accounts to maximise sales and loyalty.
  • Researching and pursuing new business opportunities for the Hotel and Accor at large.
  • Promoting all facilities of the Hotel and cross sell.
  • Identifying organisations that will benefit the Hotel’s sales activities and arranging appropriate familiarisations to create and develop awareness and ensure that return on investment is analysed.
Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • The ability to hunt and secure new business
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • A customer first approach to every transaction
  • Ability to manage multi stakeholders and deliver an exceptional experience every time.
Additional InformationIf you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, we would love to hear from you!Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.Please note that a fulltime Australian Working Rights is required for this role.

Sofitel