Director of Sales – Sardinia

We have an opportunity for an experienced Director of Sales to oversee pro-active and re-active leisure sales at a world-class resort based in Southern Sardinia. The main objective of the role will be to maximise room nights, ADR and total revenue in all properties, through consolidation of the existing markets, penetrating new ones and seeking new business opportunities.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and functionally to Group Director of Sales & Marketing, we are seeking an individual who has the following skills:

  • Excellent knowledge and outstanding track record of incremental success related to luxury leisure trade and MICE sales
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience with an international hospitality brand, minimum 8 years of pro-active leisure and/or MICE
  • A minimum of 3 years in management of sales team within hospitality industry
  • Fluent Italian and English is mandatory. Fluent knowledge of French or German would be beneficial
  • Communicates openly and clearly both verbally and in writing. Pitches information at the appropriate level. Listens to the needs of others before contributing.
  • A passion for sales and target-based performance
  • Excellent business hunter
  • Self-reliant, working with minimal control and direction. Acts on own initiative when appropriate. Takes calculated risks to achieve results.
  • Develops positive working relationships at all levels. Manages conflict effectively. Motivates and inspires others to perform

For more information or to apply, please contact Mara at mm@madisonmayfair.com or call on +44 208 600 1169

Director of Operations – Barcelona

We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to join the team at an internationally branded hotel in the vibrant city of Barcelona.

The main purpose of the role will be to assist the hotel General Manager in the administration of the hotel by directing staff efforts toward customer satisfaction, team member productivity and hotel profitability.

Primary focuses are service quality, operational efficiency, brand standards and guest satisfaction. This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial company that is known for its successes throughout Europe and to be part of driving the continued strive for exceptional service and increasing profitability.

Key Skills:

  • High School graduate or equivalent required. Four-year college degree preferred
  • Minimum ten years hotel experience required including seven years of supervisory experience
  • Must have previously held an Executive Committee position
  • Considerable knowledge in all areas of hotel management
  • Significant experience and knowledge of Food and Beverage
  • Managerial skills and decision making
  • Ability to meet deadlines, negotiate contracts of vendors, initiate, complete and finish tasks and projects
  • Good analytical, numerical and planning skills
  • Fluent Spanish and English, both written and spoken

For more information or to apply, please contact Mara at mm@madisonmayfair.com or call on +44 208 600 1169

General Manager – Sardinia

We are seeking a highly experienced hotel resort General Manager with international hotel brand experience, to manage a world-class resort based in Southern Sardinia.

The successful individual should be a hands on financial leader who understands the balance of guest service and satisfaction coming from a franchise or independent resort.

Candidate Requirements

  • A strong understanding of commercial functions, sales & marketing and revenue
  • Native or fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)
  • Proven leadership skills including the ability to manage, develop and motivate a team to achieve their objectives
  • Knowledge of multiple geographic hotel markets
  • Strong facilitator and driver of engagement within the hotel teams
  • A positive and motivated hands-on approach to communication within the business
  • Strong business administration experience
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, independent and decisive
  • Must be EU Citizen or in possession of Italian work visa.

Highly desirable skills and qualification

  • Knowledge of international brands
  • Degree qualification
  • Previous experience working in Sardinia
  • Excellent presentation skills

For more information or to apply, please contact Mara at mm@madisonmayfair.com or call on +44 20 8600 1169

 

Hospitality Recruitment Researcher – London

Do you have excellent people skills, along with experience working in hotels? Have you considered a career in recruitment?

Madison Mayfair is a boutique hospitality recruitment company, recruiting at senior levels within international hospitality – across operational and commercial disciplines, covering roles throughout EMEA and the UK.

The role of Recruitment Researcher  will be responsible for managing the recruitment process for our key clients – from sourcing candidates, interviewing and managing the process towards each job offer!

We are seeking candidates who are proactive critical thinkers, with the capacity to complete detailed research. Attention to detail is important, as is being able to manage multiple projects.

In return, we offer a strong base salary along with realistic commission and bonus payments – based on both individual and company performance.

Our offices are very close to Victoria station, with on-site cafe, gym and co-working areas .

If you would like to discuss this role, please share your CV with maracattaneo@madisonmayfair.com and we’d be pleased to have an initial conversation.

Candidates should be legally able to work in the UK.

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