Director of Sales

Company Description

Based in Melbourne with regular travel to the beautiful Marysville region, this is an exciting opportunity to lead sales growth for one of Victoria’s most unique resort destinations. Peppers Marysville is nestled amongst the stunning Yarra and Cathedral Ranges, offering guests a premium escape surrounded by nature, fresh mountain air and the charm of regional Victoria.

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

We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales to be based in Melbourne and take ownership of driving growth across our conferencing, events and leisure markets. With travel to Marysville as required, this role offers the opportunity to showcase a truly unique destination, build strong client partnerships and directly influence property performance and commercial success.

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 at Peppers Marysville 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, combining a Melbourne-based role with the opportunity to represent and grow an exceptional regional resort destination.

Qualifications

You will bring:

• Proven experience in hotel, resort or tourism sales with strong knowledge of corporate, events and leisure markets.
• A commercial mindset with a track record of achieving sales results and growing revenue.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies and deliver results.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple teams.
• A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional client experiences.
• Ability to travel to Marysville as required, with a current driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle.

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.