Sales Manager - Den Haag

About us voco® The Hague 

The Sales Manager Diplomatic segment is responsible for driving new business leads to Botanica, Ultramarijn, rooms and the Meetings and Events spaces and maintaining client relationships. You have the unique opportunity to work with the Commercial Leader on implementing and optimizing the commercial strategy for your market segment. You will be responsible for the account's development of local, foreign government and embassies business, group delegations and individual travellers. This market will assist in maximizing room revenue, occupancy and average rate along with ancillary F&B revenues. 

Destination: voco® The Hague 

Come on into an iconic former bank building where offices and ATMs have made way for a brand-new hotel. First impression? 204 elegantly furnished rooms, 7 floors and a warm welcome from your future team. 

You are responsible for 

Ready to land this job? 

• Driving results and consistently delivering & inspiring others by example.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for voco The Hague to all foreign embassies, consulates, and government and international institutions at all revenue points including transient rooms, group rooms, and meetings and events. 
• Exceed assigned revenue targets in assigned markets. 
• Research, identify, target and solidify relationships with new and existing Embassy, foreign government, and VIP travel agent accounts. 
• Conduct weekly sales calls to Embassy contacts to uncover new business. 
• Travel internationally, when required, to present the Hotel to foreign nation-based accounts and/or to attend trade shows and sales missions. 
• Submit monthly sales highlights, industry intelligence and account production to the commercial leader. 
• Prepare strategic plans as part of the Hotel’s ongoing Marketing Plans to achieve a high level of Diplomatic segment penetration to increase RevPAR growth for the Hotel. 
• Coordinate with the Hotel’s operational departments the details and needs of Diplomatic groups and VIP guests. This may include coordination with external security services. Serve as the Diplomatic accounts’ Event Manager in collecting rooming lists, payments, arrival/departure details, guest preferences, dining arrangements, along with being present for group/VIP arrivals and departures. 
• Keep all information regarding Diplomatic guests at the highest levels of confidentiality 
• Ability to maintain flexible hours including nights and weekends and be accessible to accounts that are working outside of the Eastern time zone. 
• Special projects as assigned by the commercial leader supporting the overall commercial strategy 

So, can we get you an upgrade? 

• You’ll be part of the voco® life 
• Competitive salary and travel allowance based on the distance between your home and the hotel 
• Staff and friends & family discount at 6000+ IHG hotels worldwide. You’ll be able to stay at hotels for a discounted rate and you’ll get 50% discount on your restaurant and bar bill 
• Special friends & family discount for stays at voco The Hague including breakfast 
• Overnight stay at voco® The Hague as part of your onboarding 
• We have a staff canteen in which we serve staff meals  
• Curious about different departments? We offer cross-training!  
• To stay fit we offer a 20% discount on your contract with Trainmore + 1 Euro discount every time you go!  
• Discount on collective health insurance 
• Your staff uniform will be washed by the hotel  
• There will be staff parties, events and departmental outings 
• You’ll be working in a passionate and ambitious team 
• You’ll have the opportunity to take part in trainings and workshops 
• You’ll be working for an international hotel chain in the heart of The Hague