Director of Sales

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Accor’s Peppers Marysville in Victoria is hiring a Director of Sales, a full-time onsite role based in Melbourne with travel to Marysville. You will drive revenue growth across conferencing, events and leisure markets, working with Revenue and Marketing to position the resort as a premier regional destination. You’ll identify and convert new business, develop sales strategies, nurture key client relationships, lead site inspections and analyse market trends to guide decisions. The ideal candidate has proven hotel or resort sales experience across corporate, events and leisure, a track record of growing revenue, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and a collaborative, strategic mindset. How to apply: tailor your CV with measurable wins, highlight cross-functional successes, demonstrate regional market know-how, show willingness to travel, and align with Accor’s inclusive culture and LearnYourWay training.

Company Description

Escape the city and build your career in one of Victoria’s most beautiful alpine destinations. Nestled amongst the stunning Yarra and Cathedral Ranges, Peppers Marysville offers a unique opportunity to work within a premium resort environment surrounded by nature, fresh mountain air and a welcoming regional community.

With 100 stylish guest rooms, Andiamo Restaurant & Bar and purpose-built conference and event facilities, Peppers Marysville is a leading destination for corporate retreats, conferences, celebrations and leisure escapes. Combining breathtaking surroundings with exceptional service and contemporary facilities, we create memorable experiences for every guest and event.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales to drive growth across our conferencing, events and leisure markets. Based in Melbourne with travel to Marysville as required, this role offers the opportunity to showcase a truly unique destination, build strong client relationships and make a direct impact on property performance.

Job Description

As Director of Sales, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth, expanding market presence and building long-term partnerships across corporate, events and leisure segments.

Working closely with Revenue and Marketing teams, you will develop and execute sales strategies that maximise opportunities, strengthen client relationships and position Peppers Marysville as a premier regional destination.

About the Role:

• Identify and convert new business opportunities across conferencing, events and leisure markets.
• Develop sales strategies that drive revenue growth and achieve business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners and key market segments.
• Lead site inspections and client experiences to showcase the destination.
• Collaborate with Revenue and Marketing teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Analyse market trends, forecasts and opportunities to support decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate sales leader to make a meaningful impact within a unique resort destination, combining commercial success with the lifestyle benefits of regional Victoria.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel, resort or tourism sales with a strong understanding of corporate, events and leisure markets.
• Commercially driven with a track record of achieving sales results and growing revenue.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into results.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional client experiences.

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.