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Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the Director of MICE will handle several responsibilities worldwide.
Job Responsibility:
Define and implement action plans
Develop comprehensive action plans in alignment with defined objectives and sales strategies
Ensure the execution of plans to achieve long-term objectives while adapting to evolving market conditions
Develop a pipeline of sales opportunities for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) distribution channel
Work closely with ACCOR Global Sales and Orient Express Management Company to achieve MICE sales objectives
Develop/direct initiatives to broaden customer base and market penetration
Meet or exceed annual sales goals for the MICE segment
Schedule and conduct sales calls, presentations, and manage proposals/contracts for incentive groups or full yacht charters
Develop and nurture relationships with the yacht charter market, including yacht brokers companies, family offices, event planners and other relevant stakeholders
Manage day-to-day client relations including pricing, contracts, win/loss tracking, and overall client satisfaction
Travel as needed to develop new business and attend industry trade shows
Develop proposals, reporting, and KPIs to support and guide sales efforts
Oversee administrative functions like budgeting, invoicing, and CRM management
Manage assigned personnel, including training, development, and performance evaluations
Define with the operation department and the sales manager the characteristics of the yacht charter, including definition of activities, partners and itineraries
Liaise with charter clients, shoreside, and shipboard staff to ensure smooth execution and high guest satisfaction
Work in close collaboration with ACCOR Global Sales team and Orient Express Management Company sales team to achieve the MICE sales objectives
Assist in developing sales messaging and collateral to support the Orient Express brand in the MICE space
Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on campaigns, email marketing, webinars, and other targeted initiatives
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years management experience in travel/ultra-luxury hospitality industry Meetings and Incentives role(s)
Having developed a strong network in the MICE market, including corporate and family offices
Good knowledge of the yacht brokerage market
Fluent proficiency in both French and English
Good organization and time management skills
Leadership and people management experience
Ability to work well in fast-paced team environment