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Sales Development Executive Europe

On-site in Madrid·Added 10 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

30 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Business, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Commercial mindset with a genuine passion for sales and business development.
  • Ability to analyze data and translate insights into commercial actions.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
  • Proactive, ambitious, and results-oriented personality.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative attitude.
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Europe.

Nice to have

  • Experience in hospitality, travel, sales, customer success, or account management.
  • Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM platform.
  • Additional European languages.
  • Experience participating in sales presentations, client meetings, or commercial negotiations.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
  • My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and commercially driven Sales Development Executive to support the growth of Meliá Hotels International across key European markets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing a portfolio of accounts, and contributing to the achievement of assigned sales targets.

The role requires a proactive approach to prospecting, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to confidently present Meliá's hotel portfolio through virtual and face-to-face sales meetings. Experience with Salesforce is highly valued.

Regular travel across Europe will be required.

What you'll do

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned European markets.
  • Prospect potential clients through email, phone calls, networking activities, and industry events.
  • Build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and convert leads into productive accounts.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
  • Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients.
  • Develop account plans to maximize production and long-term business potential.
  • Regularly review account performance and implement actions to drive growth.
  • Achieve assigned revenue and production targets.
  • Participate in the budgeting process for assigned markets and accounts.
  • Analyze sales reports, production trends, and account performance data to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Use insights from reporting to develop action plans that increase business generation.
  • Conduct sales calls, virtual meetings, and client presentations.
  • Present Meliá's brands, destinations, and hotel portfolio in a compelling and professional manner.
  • Prepare commercial proposals and support negotiations with clients and business partners.
  • Represent the company at trade fairs, workshops, and networking events.
  • Maintain accurate account and opportunity information in Salesforce.
  • Track sales activities, client interactions, and business opportunities through CRM tools.
  • Ensure high-quality reporting and pipeline management.

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistently delivers assigned budget and sales targets.
  • Generates new business opportunities and expands market penetration.
  • Maintains a healthy and active sales pipeline within Salesforce.
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm, curiosity, and a clear ambition to grow within the organization.

About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry
Hotels
Founded
1956
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
Website
melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
  • The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
  • As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
  • Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Work closely with Sales Managers, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Hotel teams.
  • Share best practices, market intelligence, and client feedback.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment.

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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