Job Description
Meliá Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and is one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spain’s leading hotel chain. It currently provides more than 370 hotels in 43 countries on 4 continents under its brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, INNSIDE by Meliá, Sol Hotels & Resorts and TRYP by Wyndham. Its product and service portfolio is complemented by Meliá Club, the only vacation club operated by a Spanish company.
Premium hotel between Philharmonie and European Parliament
Melia Luxembourg is a stylish and modern premium hotel with 161 bright rooms in three different categories and meeting venues for about 450 people. It offers a wonderful panoramic view over the old town and enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of Kirchberg Plateau, very close to the Philharmonie, the financial district and the institutions of the European Union. Just 10 minutes away from the airport and 15 minutes by foot from the old town, it is the first so-called 'biosphere hotel' in the country and - thanks to its excellent service - one of the best positioned properties on the Trip Advisor ranking in the Grand - Duchy.
Facilities:
- 160 elegant and modern Classic and Level Rooms
- 1 outstanding Grand Suite
- Non-smoking hotel, opened end of 2009
Gastronomy:
- Restaurants Aqua and Goya
- International & modern cuisine
- Conference spaces for 150 people, events with 450 people
- Level Lounge, Aqua bar and sunny summer terraces
Plus:
- Fitness center with gym, sauna and steam bath
- Complimentary business center and high-speed wifi
- An EcoLabel awarded hotel in Luxembourg
- Top position on the Trip Advisor ranking
Whatever story you choose, you are the star
At Meliá Hotels International, you have the power to create your future. For us, the most important thing is your talent: We share the passion that makes you put your heart into everything you do, day after day. We are by your side to help you go beyond your limits, to celebrate every victory with you. Because together, we are the stars of our own stories.
At Meliá Hotels & Resorts we put our soul and our passion into everything we do so that our guests can live a unique experience, full of the warmth and the hospitality that are so typical of our Spanish origin. If you have an eye for detail and wish to improve yourself every day in an environment which stands out for its personalized customer service, if you enjoy working for a stylish urban or leisure hotel brand, if you want to be part of a team of people who are passionate about what they do… Then you belong at Meliá
Requirements
In this position, you will be supporting our Director of Sales & Marketing. You will be responsible for generating business & follow up on existing accounts from corporate & MICE segments and to follow up & optimize marketing initiatives.
- Uses negotiating skills & creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts
- Assists with the selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions
- Coordinates & executes site inspections and property visits
- Provides expert knowledge on local destinations
- Building successful relationships
- Helps achieving revenue goals
- Develop & optimizing online marketing initiatives to drive customer acquisition
- Use of different online tools for group quotations and for group management
- Supporting the group desk supervisor and events coordinator in converting new leads into confirmed business
What are we looking for?
- 3 years experience in similar position in 4*/5* hotels with high volume of MICE & corporate business
- University degree in Tourism, ADE, Marketing or similar.
- High level of English and French or English and German
- Previous experience in event operations, as well as in the BT and TTOO segments.
- Mastery of the Office package.
- Mastery of Sales & Catering tools, Travelclick, Lanyon, Agency targeting, STR, SAP CRM.
- Leadership, results orientation, influence and negotiation, teamwork, global and strategic vision as a key competence.
- Use of different online tools for group quotations and for group management
- Supporting the group desk supervisor and events coordinator in converting new leads into confirmed business
Company offers
Meliá Hotels International is unique among the 20 largest international hotel groups in having an origin in leisure and the ideal size to combine exceptional hospitality with management that is efficient and close to its stakeholders. All of this, along with our Spanish warmth and passion, makes us distinct and different.
At Meliá Hotels International you are the protagonist. The combination of your talent and your passion with our desire to grow by your side has no limits. Together, we will step forward with the strength of a great company. Together, we’ll turn the future into an amazing story.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, age or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company