Sales Manager

Job description

About Us Nestled on the banks of the Amstel, De L’Europe Amsterdam is the city’s original luxury hotel and one of the most distinctive independent hotels in the world. Combining rich Dutch heritage with contemporary elegance, we create personalised experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests. As a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), we belong to an exclusive collection of the world’s finest independent luxury hotels, recognised for exceptional quality, individuality, and service excellence. Our commitment to excellence continues to be recognised globally. De L’Europe Amsterdam was awarded in 2026 Three Michelin Keys, making it the only hotel in the Benelux to receive this distinction. We were named Best Independent Hotel Worldwide by Virtuoso, and we continue to be recognised by leading luxury travel publications including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. We are looking for an ambitious, relationship-driven Sales Manager to join our Commercial team and help shape the continued success of one of Europe’s most awarded luxury hotels. What You'll Do As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and growing a portfolio of key leisure, corporate, and MICE accounts while identifying new business opportunities that contribute to the hotel’s commercial success. You will act as an ambassador for De L’Europe Amsterdam, representing the hotel in local and international markets and building meaningful relationships with travel advisors, luxury consortia partners, corporate clients, event planners, and industry stakeholders. This role is ideal for a commercially minded hospitality professional who thrives on building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and delivering results without compromising the personalised service and attention to detail that define luxury hospitality. Working closely with Revenue, Reservations, Marketing, Guest Services, Events, and F&B teams, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth, strengthening our market position, and creating long-term value for the business. Who You Are Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably within a luxury or five-star hospitality environment | Proven success in account management, business development, and revenue generation | Experience within luxury leisure, corporate, or MICE segments | Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills | Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities | A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for luxury hospitality | Strong organisational skills and attention to detail | Fluent in English; Dutch and additional languages are highly advantageous | Willingness to travel internationally and represent the hotel globally. Why join de L’Europe Amsterdam This is an opportunity to represent one of the most respected names in luxury hospitality. By joining De L’Europe Amsterdam, you will become part of: · The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) · The only Three Michelin Key hotel in the Benelux · Virtuoso’s Best Independent Hotel Worldwide 2026 · A hotel recognised by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure · An ambitious and collaborative commercial team · A culture that values craftsmanship, innovation, and genuine hospitality · A workplace where personal growth, ownership, and excellence are encouraged What we offer you We offer a competitive salary within Job Group 7 according to the CLA salary scales, depending on your experience and qualifications | 25 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance | Pension Horeca & Catering | Travel allowance | Discount on health insurance | Lease your own Swapfiets | We take care of and wash your uniform | Experience stay at De L’Europe Amsterdam | 50% discount in our own restaurants & bars and over 20 partner hotels | Friends and family discount rate | Varied fresh and healthy meals | Personal coaching | Development opportunities based on your ambition. Let’s meet! We are looking forward meeting you! When you send your application, we will carefully review and personally contact you. After that you will be invited to meet us in person. This is your opportunity to get to know your future colleagues and ours to understand your strengths and potential. If we both feel there is a match, we schedule the next step. This can be another chat with different colleagues, a look behind the scenes or an assessment. We do whatever is needed to decide on your next career step!