Job Overview
Role: Sales Manager. Category: Sales, Marketing, and Communications. Location: Four Seasons Gstaad Saanen Berne Switzerland.
About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: About the role As Sales Manager at The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel, you will drive commercial success through the acquisition, development, and retention of key corporate, leisure, group, and luxury travel accounts. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a pivotal role in growing market share, strengthening client relationships, and positioning The Park Gstaad as one of the leading luxury alpine destinations in the world. Acting as a brand ambassador for both Four Seasons and The Park Gstaad, you will help generate new business opportunities while building long-term partnerships across key source markets. With a planned start date in January 2027, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the opening journey of a Four Seasons hotel and contribute to its commercial success from the very beginning. What you will do Develop and manage key corporate, leisure, group, and luxury travel accounts. Identify and pursue new business opportunities that drive revenue growth and market share. Build strong relationships with travel advisors, luxury travel networks, corporate clients, and industry partners. Represent the hotel through sales calls, presentations, trade shows, networking events, and market visits. Generate revenue through proactive sales activities, account management, and relationship building. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth. Support forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning activities. Maintain accurate account information, sales activities, and business opportunities within company systems. Support pre-opening, opening, and seasonal commercial initiatives. Collaborate closely with Revenue Management, Marketing, Reservations, and Operations teams to achieve commercial objectives. What you bring Minimum 3 years of sales experience within luxury hospitality, luxury travel, tourism, or a comparable luxury service environment. Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Proven ability to develop client relationships and generate business opportunities. Strong networking, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Commercial mindset with an understanding of revenue performance and market dynamics. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Fluency in English and German and/or French required. Additional languages are advantageous. Knowledge of luxury travel networks and the Swiss luxury hospitality market is highly desirable. In accordance with Swiss employment regulations, only candidates holding Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship, or a valid Swiss work authorization, can be considered for this position. What we offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Employee meals and uniform laundry service. Monthly Employee Recognition Program. Global career growth opportunities through Task Forces and Transfers. Employee Travel Program after 6 months. Schedule & Hours Full-time position with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays per seasonality. Seasonal operation with primary opening periods from June to September and December to March. Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
Key Responsibilities:
Role responsibilities are listed in the official Workday posting.
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: About the role As Sales Manager at The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel, you will drive commercial success through the acquisition, development, and retention of key corporate, leisure, group, and luxury travel accounts. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a pivotal role in growing market share, strengthening client relationships, and positioning The Park Gstaad as one of the leading luxury alpine destinations in the world. Acting as a brand ambassador for both Four Seasons and The Park Gstaad, you will help generate new business opportunities while building long-term partnerships across key source markets. With a planned start date in January 2027, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the opening journey of a Four Seasons hotel and contribute to its commercial success from the very beginning. What you will do Develop and manage key corporate, leisure, group, and luxury travel accounts. Identify and pursue new business opportunities that drive revenue growth and market share. Build strong relationships with travel advisors, luxury travel networks, corporate clients, and industry partners. Represent the hotel through sales calls, presentations, trade shows, networking events, and market visits. Generate revenue through proactive sales activities, account management, and relationship building. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth. Support forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning activities. Maintain accurate account information, sales activities, and business opportunities within company systems. Support pre-opening, opening, and seasonal commercial initiatives. Collaborate closely with Revenue Management, Marketing, Reservations, and Operations teams to achieve commercial objectives. What you bring Minimum 3 years of sales experience within luxury hospitality, luxury travel, tourism, or a comparable luxury service environment. Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Proven ability to develop client relationships and generate business opportunities. Strong networking, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Commercial mindset with an understanding of revenue performance and market dynamics. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Fluency in English and German and/or French required. Additional languages are advantageous. Knowledge of luxury travel networks and the Swiss luxury hospitality market is highly desirable. In accordance with Swiss employment regulations, only candidates holding Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship, or a valid Swiss work authorization, can be considered for this position. What we offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Employee meals and uniform laundry service. Monthly Employee Recognition Program. Global career growth opportunities through Task Forces and Transfers. Employee Travel Program after 6 months. Schedule & Hours Full-time position with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays per seasonality. Seasonal operation with primary opening periods from June to September and December to March. Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
How to Apply:
Apply online through the official Four Seasons Workday page.
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