We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager, Leisure to join our dynamic team in Istanbul, Turkey. In this pivotal role, you will drive leisure revenue growth and brand visibility by attracting affluent travelers, vacationing families, luxury guests, and leisure groups from key international and regional markets. You will identify new business opportunities, build strong commercial relationships, and develop tailored sales strategies to maximize bookings, enhance revenue performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a visionary sales professional who is passionate about luxury hospitality and committed to achieving ambitious commercial objectives.
- Drive leisure revenue growth by targeting affluent travelers, luxury vacationers, families, and leisure groups across key source markets, with a focus on the Istanbul and broader Turkish market
- Develop and execute comprehensive leisure-focused sales strategies that align with luxury positioning while maximizing profitability and guest satisfaction
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, luxury travel advisors, destination management companies (DMCs), and key leisure partners
- Develop relationships with high-value leisure clients and VIP guests to support repeat business, loyalty, and positive brand advocacy
- Identify and leverage revenue opportunities including holiday packages, exclusive offers, seasonal promotions, and strategic partnerships
- Monitor and analyze leisure sales performance, including bookings, revenue contribution, market trends, and competitive positioning
- Provide regular sales updates, insights, and recommendations to support business objectives and identify emerging opportunities
- Stay informed on leisure travel trends, emerging source markets, consumer preferences, and evolving luxury travel behaviors specific to the region
- Collaborate with Marketing and Brand teams to develop compelling leisure campaigns, content, partnerships, and promotional initiatives
- Work closely with Operations and Revenue Management teams to ensure seamless guest journeys and optimize commercial opportunities
- Develop tailored sales initiatives and packages that appeal to different leisure segments while maintaining brand integrity
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and maintain competitive advantage in the leisure segment