SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

Ikos Resorts is a chain of 5* luxury all-inclusive resorts across the Mediterranean that combines five-star service with the ease and comfort of luxury all-inclusive. Ikos Resorts offer an unforgettable stay with distinctive touches such as Michelin-starred menus, signature cocktails by top mixologists and kids clubs-all included. A career at Ikos Resorts means being part of an ever-growing, dynamic team. Every one of our employees plays a vital role in the running of our operations, receiving extensive training and numerous career development opportunities. We cultivate a culture of excellence in which people enjoy working together and share our passion for creating a unique holiday experience for our guests. 

Job Information
Ikos Resorts | www.ikosresorts.com
Office Location: London, UK
Department: Regional Sales Office UK
Contract: Full Time 
Position Ref. Code: IR/HSMUK020

Your main responsibilities

• Support RDSM to create a first-class sales team for the trade in UK and Scandinavia
• Assist in the delivery of the UK’s sales and marketing objectives 
• Assist with the growth in revenues with a clear focus on the Suite Collections and support strategy to increase ADR from the market
• Develop and manage a compelling and innovative B2B portal and on-line training modules for Sani/Ikos Group
• Support and manage a joint marketing fund and agree joint promotions and advertising ensuring that budgets are adhered to and deliver required ROI
• Manage effectively all accounts via CRM ensuring effective management of accounts and inputting key ADP’s (Account Development Plans)
• Meet and exceed sales goals by constantly monitoring account performance and increasing market share 
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships and industry partners 
• Ensure communication channels with the Sales and Marketing departments at Head Office in Greece
• Work closely Marketing in Head Office Greece to deliver trade sales and marketing activities
• Work with BDSM’s to plan, organize and host client events, familiarization trips, trade and consumer shows, and internal clients/ hotels’ sales calls ensuring brand standards are adhered to by the team. 
• Work with the BDSM’s to create specific pieces for co-op travel agent marketing and supply all appropriate collateral and point of sale for all events and shows
• Create collateral using Head Office resources to support the Top 100 travel agents club and supply all trade on-line advertising 
• Identify and profile new market opportunities and activations for the trade identifying appropriate corporate clients who can book through identified agents 
• Maintain a high level of competition product knowledge, market intelligence and pricing to make recommendations for strategic or tactical amendments to rates 

Your main qualifications/skills

• 6-10 years of working experience in Travel or Hospitality industry
• University degree in Business Administration or Marketing would be a plus
• Experience in managing teams
• Project management and creativity record
• Stakeholder management with strong communication skills 
• Strong presentation and reporting skills
• Εxcellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office 
• Accountability and responsibility 

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package in a dynamic and highly professional working environment
• Continuous training
• Hospitality benefits 
• Career development opportunities in one of the world’s top awarded and developing companies

If this looks like the right job for you, send your CV and join our growing team!
 

careers@ikosresorts.com
www.ikosresorts.com | http://ikosresorts.com/ikoscareers/

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