Department: commercial
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: France, Paris
Reporting To: Sales Director - Account Management Lead
Compensation: €3,000 - €4,700 / month
Description
Purpose
The account manager is responsible for strengthening partnerships and building corporate relationships with existing clients and bringing in new accounts through business development activities. Your mission will be to drive revenue by building a pipeline of long-term relationships with your clients, functioning as their trusted advisor, and partnering with them to maximize account growth. You'll also own renewing your accounts and cross-selling adjacent products from across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Grow new business opportunities in designated market by closing new accounts
Manage medium- to large-sized accounts from source markets through strong relationship-building and partnership expansion during the RFP season
Own client contract renewals, and upsells/cross-sells of adjacent citizenM offerings
Build an excellent GSO relationship in your market to strengthen corporate opportunities via Marriott
Be a commercial ambassador for the citizenM brand (creating awareness for a disruptive brand in a traditional industry) during industry networking events, sales trips and on-site client entertainment.
Qualifications / Skills
Fluent in written and spoken English and French.
Able to submit and process RFPS via designated systems and sign local agreements with corporate clients
Ability to build local network of travel industry contacts- existing network with corporate travel buyers is a strong advantage
Business development savvy, constantly filling the sales funnel. Proven hunter mentality with a track record of winning new business and exceeding new business targets
Ability to be a problem solver, and effectively prioritize work and initiatives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Assertive, outgoing, and confident. You thrive on the thrill of the close; you don't wait for business to come to you
A bachelor's degree, with a background in hotel sales, travel management, or a related hospitality environment, is highly desirable
What's in it for you?
Experience nights for you. Discount rates at Marriott hotels.
Personal and professional development opportunities and programs
Latest tech devices and all the tools you need to be successful in your role
50% of commuting travel costs covered (Navigo pass)
Pension plan
Flexible public holidays
Employee assistance program
Varied team days and social events (from food trucks and quizzes at the office to parties on boats)
Location/ hours
Role based in Paris in a hybrid setting. This is a full-time role. Regular travel is expected.
citizenM was born from the idea that smart, business travellers want a great place to stay. Somewhere with free, superfast Wi-Fi throughout, with comfortable designer furniture to work at, and a great bar to meet with colleagues and contacts. A hotel where a casual meeting can easily turn into a full-blown brainstorm in creative spaces. And somewhere to rest your weary head on a huge bed, stream your favorite movie or TV show, and wash the day away with our powerful rain shower.
citizenM proudly participates in Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s global travel program offering members an extraordinary portfolio of brands, exclusive experiences through Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unmatched benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition.