Regional Sales Manager, Central Europe

​Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Regional Sales Manager, Central Europe to join our team in Poland

Job Summary

The region is Central Europe with a focus on Poland and Germany

 

The Regional Sales Manager will be tasked with creating opportunities to manage and develop existing National & Regional Accounts whilst focusing equally on developing new business accounts across all market segments to drive contribution to a defined set of hotels. 

Complexity

• The Regional Sales Manager will drive significant revenue into the WHR portfolio of brands and hotels, focused on an agreed territory.
• They will negotiate directly with all clients for the best potential agreement, prior to offering this to the hotels for their consideration & participation.
• They will be solely accountable for the management of accounts within their specified territory
• The Regional Sales Manager will work mainly remotely, with minimal supervision and will take responsibility for new and existing accounts, being accountable for taking independent business decisions that will assist them in the achievement of their goals without Line Manager approval / referral.

Scope/Financial Responsibility

The Regional Sales Manager will be solely responsible for a portfolio of named accounts throughout the territory & business development of new accounts.

 

They will have an annual individual revenue goal agreed with their line manager and participate in a WHR Individual Sales Incentive Plan.

 

Although this position does not manage a cost center, the Manager will be accountable for managing their expenses and consumables accordingly within pre-determined annual budgets. All Managers must review the cost of sale and ROI for all business trips; marketing opportunities and overall spend in their region. The Manager is responsible for submitting a Travel & Entertainment Expense Report monthly.

Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills

• Comprehensive sales knowledge of hospitality sector in local market.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals and targets.
• Flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of the business, taking on new ideas, initiatives, brands and responsibilities as they present themselves.
• Ability to work simultaneously on a number of initiatives and priorities often under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds and parts of the world.
• Ability to stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive internal/external customer situations maintaining constructive working relations.
• Self-starter, exhibiting initiative, confidence, professionalism and good judgment.
• Works with a high level of accountability, results orientated and dependable.
• Ability to make business decisions with integrity and honesty.
• Open to travelling to the agreed territory to visit hotels and accounts

Experience/Certificates/Education

• College/University Degree or equivalent experience, ideally within a hospitality or commercial discipline
• Significant experience in hotel sales (property, national sales or global sales)
• Experience in hotels
• Good experience and knowledge of the corporate transient, TMC,, leisure groups & MICE segment
• Full local driving license preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English, German and local language.
• Highest level of competency in the use of Microsoft office programs is required
• Previous experience of working with lead generation and CRM systems is also essential
• Experience of navigating hotel specific operating and reservation systems is an advantage

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

 

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.

 

Job Location: WHG Poland, N/A, N/A, Warsaw  00-001
Employment Status: Full-time

Employment Disclaimer

In some locations around the world, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts manages hotel properties on behalf of a third party owner. At many of those properties, the Hotel owner is the actual employer, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts performs recruiting and hiring functions on behalf of the owner. I understand and agree that, by applying through this site, I may be applying for a position with a company other than Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is serving only as the recruiter and will not be my actual employer.



What we expect from you

You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by:

∙ Being responsive, respectful and delivering great experiences to our guests, partners and communities.

∙ Foster an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.

∙ Bring your best every day and strive to exceed expectations in all you do.

What you can expect from us

With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include:

∙ Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.

∙ Competitive salary and benefits.

∙ Team member benefit programs that focus on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle management, physical and emotional wellness, financial health, and the quality of the environment in which all team members work and live.

∙ A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion - Our inclusive culture infuses different perspectives that reflect our diverse customers and communities around the world.

About Wyndham

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the champion of the everyday traveler.  Every day, we work to make hotel travel possible for all. With more hotels than anyone else, we offer the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world. So wherever and however people travel, Wyndham will be there to welcome them.