Software Sales Manager - French Speaking

My client is regarded as the industry's leading supplier and provider of customized hotel management software that helps in monitoring, guest service request & complaints, and in improving the service and quality it gives both the user and the hotel guests.

Some of the features of this software include:

* Automatic allocation of guest service requests
* Unified cross-department tracking of guest requests, complaints, and maintenance jobs
* Supports multiple PMSs that can trigger alerts or jobs based on check-ins, room moves or preferences
* Dynamic escalation logic for unfinished / delayed jobs
* Powerful reporting module to view standard and custom reports
* Multilingual - supports over 180 languages

Benefits wise - the hotel will:

* Reduce guest service time
* Increase staff productivity
* Minimize delays and wrong deliveries
* Identify trends and analyze performances automatically

Due to rapid growth & expansion in The London office, they are now seeking appoint an experienced Sales Manager with fluency in French, as this person will be assigned to target hotels across French speaking countries in order to promote & sell my client's software solution package.

French Speaking Sales Manager - reporting to Vice President Sales

3 - 5 years of experience required/essential

Mandatory Competencies

* Excellent command over written and spoken English
* Excellent command over written and spoken French
* 2 - 4 years' experience in selling technology solutions to hotels
* Excellent Presentation Skills
* Excellent Business Communication and Negotiation skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

* Sales role experience gained in one of the following companies:
* Oracle
* Newmarket
* Site Minder
* StayNTouch
* Digital Alchemy
* Infor - Softbrands
* Alice
* Guestware
* Agilysys
* Iris
* Intelity

Additionally desired competencies

* Familiarity with hotel software/technology systems
* Ability to build relationships and quickly develop trust with executives

Desired Education Background

Hotel Management Education preferred with graduation in any discipline mandatory

Job Description

As a Sales Manager, you will:

* Demonstrate how my client's solutions are the best in industry and will benefit their clients
* Identify decision makers and the decision making process in allocated territories
* Achieve/exceed quarterly new business sales target
* Network within the industry to spread awareness of my client and their products
* Effectively identify hotel's current operational pains and priorities
* Collaboratively work with the team to develop an account plan and strategy to maximize opportunities
* Support and enhance an outstanding team oriented global culture

***You must be able to legally work & reside in the UK without any immigration restrictions***