As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand.
Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.
Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambiance where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.
If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.
What's the Job?
As a Sales Manager – Travel Industry, you will be responsible for positioning the property within the individual luxury leisure market and strengthening relationships with key players in the Travel Industry Luxury segment to ensure annual objectives are achieved.
You will act as a true brand ambassador, representing InterContinental with sophistication and credibility wherever you travel, building long-lasting partnerships and driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives.
This role reports directly to the Director of Commercial.
Your Day-to-Day
* Build and maintain strong relationships with luxury travel partners to drive individual leisure business.
* Represent the hotel in sales calls, trade shows, FAM trips, and key industry events.
* Identify and develop new business opportunities within the luxury leisure segment.
* Support the DOSM in executing strategic sales plans to achieve ADR, occupancy, and revenue targets.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and segment performance.
* Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and market analysis.
* Manage proposals, contracts, and client correspondence for confirmed business.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of booked business.
* Control costs related to sales activities within your segment.
* Act as a brand ambassador, upholding InterContinental standards and supporting CSR initiatives.
What We Need From You
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Sales, Hotel Management, or related field.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in hospitality or hotel sales.
* At least 3 years of experience handling high-end leisure for a 5* luxury property is essential.
* Strong knowledge of luxury Travel Industry consortia and market trends.
* Proven ability to build and maintain strategic client relationships.
* Availability to travel regularly.
* Fluency in English and Spanish (additional languages are highly valued).
* Familiarity with Opera PMS is an advantage.
What to Expect From Us
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Discounted international room rates for you and your family.
* Employee recognition programs and career development opportunities.
* Access to IHG's global learning platform and training programs.
* Complimentary meals while on duty.
* Uniform and laundry service.
At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good — making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized, and respected wherever they are in the world.
Don't quite meet every single requirement but still believe you'd be a great fit? We'll never know unless you hit the "Apply" button. Start your journey with us today.