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Job Description

Weesp, Netherlands (5-minute walk from the station) You will be responsible for leading commercial growth at Conference Hotel Group, with a focus on several markets, including the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and France. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the thrill of the chase, from spotting new opportunities to closing the deal. As our new business driver, you will be at the heart of our commercial growth. You will identify and develop new customer opportunities, build strong relationships and guide prospects from that first “Hello” all the way to “Let’s book”. What You Will Do Sales & Business Development Identify and approach new business opportunities and potential corporate customers Activate your existing network of corporate clients booking hotels for meetings and events Carry out outreach through cold calling, email and LinkedIn Manage the sales process from prospecting to closing Build and maintain strong relationships with new clients Conduct sales calls, meetings and presentations Develop proposals and negotiate commercial agreements Follow up on leads and maintain an active sales pipeline Customer & Market Development Understand customer needs and identify opportunities for Conference Hotel Group's services Monitor market developments and identify potential new customer segments Develop opportunities to increase customer value and support commercial growth Gather customer feedback and share relevant insights with the wider team Internal Collaboration Work closely with Operations, Hotel Relations, Marketing and senior leadership to support customer needs Manage administrative responsibilities, including keeping client and request information up to date and generating reports Ensure relevant customer and sales information is communicated internally Contribute to improving the sales process and commercial approach Collaborate with Marketing on demand generation activities, sharing customer insight to help shape campaigns and lead generation About You Strong commercial and sales mindset Confident communicator and negotiator Proactive and target-driven Strong relationship-building skills Able to work independently and take ownership Comfortable working in a fast-paced scale-up environment Passionate about the hospitality and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) industry Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commercial Economics, Sales, Hospitality Management or a related field Several years of experience in multi-property, cluster or global sales within hotels or a MICE agency Proven personal network with direct corporate clients booking hotels for meetings and events Driving licence Experienced in hospitality, the MICE industry, travel or technology Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Dutch and French are a plus Eligible to work in the EU You will work closely with... JOIN OUR TEAM!

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for driving commercial growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing the sales process from prospecting to closing. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with corporate clients and collaborate with internal teams to support customer needs and market development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess several years of experience in global or cluster sales within the hospitality or MICE industry. A proven network of corporate clients and a valid driving license are required, along with excellent English communication skills.