Senior Sales Manager – Regional Sales Office Hyderabad at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts The story of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts began when its founder Late Capt. For over three decades, The Leela has been on a journey to delight guests by providing unparalleled luxury in captivating environs ensconced in the lap of nature, wrapped in the graciousness of Indian hospitalit Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management- sponsored private real estate fund and operates thirteen award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Kovalam, Ashtamudi and Hyderabad. The brand is also delighted to announce the upcoming opening of its latest property in Jaisalmer. The Leela has a strong pipeline of future projects. The brand celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture, and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a thrice by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020, 2021 and 2026. In 2024, the brand has once again featured in the top 3 World’s Best Hotel Brands, after the recognition in 2023. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US- based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Allianc Sales & Business Development Develop and execute an annual sales plan for the assigned market. Identify new business opportunities and convert them into productive accounts.



Develop new corporate accounts and strengthen existing key accounts. Drive business from large corporates, MNCs, PSUs, financial institutions and local business houses. Identify opportunities for weddings, celebrations and social events across The Leela portfolio. Key Account Management Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers, travel managers, procurement heads, CEOs, promoters and key influencers. Develop and maintain a structured key account database. Conduct regular client calls, sales visits, presentations and business reviews. Drive repeat business and increase wallet share from existing accounts. Maintain strong relationships with DMCs, TMCs, event agencies, PCOs and luxury travel advisors. Develop strong knowledge of the Hyderabad and Telangana luxury travel and corporate market. Track competitor activity, pricing, new hotel openings and market trends. Conduct regular competitor and market intelligence. Work closely with hotel Sales teams and operational teams to ensure seamless conversion and delivery. Develop relationships with event planners, wedding planners, PCOs and corporate event agencies. Support large-scale events, conferences and incentive movements. Ensure solid post-event relationship management and repeat business. Luxury & Leisure Sales Develop relationships with premium travel advisors, luxury agencies, DMCs and consortia. Promote The Leela's luxury hotels, palaces and resorts to high-value travellers.



Drive business through luxury travel networks and preferred partnerships. Identify opportunities for destination weddings, celebrations and experiential travel. Work closely with hotel General Managers, Directors of Sales, Revenue Management and Marketing teams. Ensure effective communication of market intelligence and business opportunities to hotels. Coordinate rate strategies and account plans with the relevant hotel teams. Sales MIS & Performance Maintain accurate sales pipelines, account plans and activity reports. Track revenue performance against targets. Prepare regular sales forecasts and market updates. Analyse account production, conversion ratios and business potential. Monitor sales productivity and ROI of market visits and client engagements Key Performance Indicators New account acquisition. Growth in production from existing key accounts. Room nights generated. ADR and revenue contribution. Corporate account penetration. Luxury leisure and travel trade production. Account retention and repeat business. Market share and competitor performance. Sales call and client engagement productivity. Graduate / Postgraduate in Hotel Management, Business Management or a related discipline. ~8–10 years of relevant experience in luxury hospitality sales, preferably with exposure to a luxury hotel chain. ~ Strong understanding of the Hyderabad corporate and luxury travel market. ~ Existing relationships with key corporate accounts, MICE agencies, travel trade and luxury travel partners would be advantageous. ~ Proven track record of achieving sales targets. ~ Strong commercial orientation and ability to convert relationships into revenue. ~ Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hotel and corporate teams. ~ Willingness to travel extensively within Hyderabad, Telangana and assigned markets.

📌 Hiring: Senior Sales Manager - Client Management (India)
🏢 The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
📍 India