Sales Executive (Pre-Opening Team)

About the Role

Join the Pre-Opening Team as a Sales Executive at the Clayton Hotel Berlin Tiergarten, part of the Dalata Hotel Group. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy sales interactions, are eager to engage with new clients, and wish to advance their career in hotel sales. You will play a critical role in establishing our presence in the Berlin market by working with our Commercial Team to successfully launch the new hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively acquire new clients and partners from Corporate, MICE, and Leisure sectors.
• Build and maintain your own client relationships while enhancing existing accounts.
• Assist the Commercial Team in implementing the sales strategy for the new hotel.
• Organize and conduct sales calls, customer meetings, and site inspections.
• Represent the hotel at networking events, sales trips, trade fairs, and client functions.
• Monitor the Berlin market to identify new clients, trends, and business opportunities.
• Support sales campaigns and activities related to the hotel’s opening and positioning.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager and departments including Revenue, Reservations, and Meeting & Events.
• Network with other Dalata hotels and commercial teams to leverage cross-property opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Some professional experience in hotel sales, MICE, convention sales, or similar commercial fields.
• A passion for active selling and engaging with new people and companies.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Self-motivated with a desire to develop client relationships independently.
• Interest in the Berlin hotel and corporate market; having an existing network is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to work independently with a structured approach.
• Fluent in German and good command of English.
• Team player with a proactive mindset and enthusiasm to help build something new in a pre-opening context.

Company Overview

The Dalata Hotel Group embeds the spirit of hospitality in every hotel in its portfolio. With expansion plans focused on key cities across the UK, Dublin, and Continental Europe, Dalata strives to deliver unique guest experiences. Employee development is a top priority, supported by tailored internal training programs to empower career growth.

Additional Information

• Enjoy 50% discounts on food and drinks across all Dalata hotels.
• Benefit from employee room rates priced at 60 € / £60 in all Dalata hotels.
• Receive 30% discount on hotel stays for family and friends.
• Access to subsidized company pension schemes.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for advancement through the Dalata Academy.
• Complimentary meals during work hours.
• Employee assistance programs supporting wellbeing.
• Regular team building, charity events, and employee appreciation initiatives.
• Unique chance to shape the sales approach from the very beginning in a pre-opening setting.

Dalata Hotel Group promotes an inclusive workplace encouraging applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Adjustments during the recruitment process can be arranged upon request to HR.