With a legacy spanning over five decades, Bluegr Hotels & Resorts has firmly established itself as a leader in the hospitality industry, embodying the three pillars of quality tourism: exceptional locations, exemplary services, and authentic experiences. Its portfolio includes three distinctive hotels in Crete—Minos Beach Art Hotel, a member of Design Hotels and Marriott Bonvoy; the holistic wellness retreat Minos Palace Resort; and the family-friendly Candia Park Village—as well as the boutique Life Gallery Athens in the capital. These properties seamlessly integrate into their natural surroundings, highlighting the unique character of each region.
Its commitment to its people, culture, and sustainability is underscored by numerous international accolades, including a five-star certification from the EFQM Business Excellence Model. It has also been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in Europe 2024 and is the only hospitality company to rank among the top ten workplaces in Greece for two consecutive years, according to Great Place to Work Hellas.
Guided by the belief that hospitality and culture are deeply intertwined, Bluegr actively supports contemporary artistic creation and research through the G & A Mamidakis Foundation, further cementing its role as a champion of culture and innovation in the industry.
We are currently seeking out a Sales Executive Outbound to join our team.
As a Sales Executive Outbound, you'll be responsible for developing business through proactive outbound direct sales, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls, and tours of the hotel, while also identifying areas of opportunity and recommending tools to optimize the performance of the sales department.
Responsibilities:
- Understands the hotels business strategies sets goals and determines action plans to meet those goals
- Identifies new markets and business opportunities to increase sales
- Targets key accounts potential for the company
- Implements all sales action plans related to my market areas as outlined in the marketing plan
- Prepares and delivers reviews and reports for internal audiences, as well as promotional presentations for public use
- Provides accurate and timely information to guests, regarding the hotel's venues and services and develops professional long term business relationships.
- Executes the operational aspects of business booked (e.g. generating proposal, Corporate Rate Application letter, writing contract, customer correspondence).
- Promotes by conducting sales calls and arranging site inspections to help prospective guests familiarize with services and facilities
- Always provides the highest quality of service to the customer
- Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings
- Having direct contact with guests, gathers feedback and handles complaints, on behalf of the hotel
- Negotiates special accommodation rates with companies and travel agencies, in addition to handling group requests
- Cooperates with all departments, outlining and coordinating necessary arrangements
- Develops strong relationships with on property front office team to ensure working in unity and always striving to achieve the same goals
Ideal candidates should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field;
- Minimum of 3 years of proven track record in the hospitality sector
- Advanced computer skills
- Utilization of Property Management Systems (PMS) and Extranet clients
- Proficiency in two foreign languages in addition to the Greek language
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results in a rapidly changing landscape
What bluegr Hotels & Resorts Offers:
- Competitive Remuneration Package
- Development & Training Opportunities
- Excellent working environment, recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified based on international standards of Business Excellence
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Are you ready to Live the Blue Experience?