Food & Beverage Sales Executive

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
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Rising over the slopes of the Bosphorus, surveying centuries of history, yet silhouetted against the modern skyline of Istanbul, the Fairmont heritage of distinction and style comes to Istanbul, fusing with the city’s storied history and traditions to bring guests an exceptional experience in the heart of one of the world’s most talked about destinations.

Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is at once in touch with this fabulous city’s past and part of its dynamic future, rising up from the heart of Istanbul’s main business district. Offering sophisticated travelers 209 guest rooms with a diverse selection of restaurants and bars serving everything from elegantly crafted cocktails to exquisitely authentic Turkish cuisine. With 2,000 square meters of meeting and event space, Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is ideal for meeting and special events while the luxurious Fairmont Spa and state-of-the-art gym are the perfect places to relax and revitalize.

Job Description

• Generating Sales: Develop and execute strategies to drive food and beverage sales, focusing on both individual guests and group bookings.
• Client Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and local businesses to promote our dining offerings and secure bookings.
• Menu Promotion: Work closely with our culinary team to promote seasonal menus, special promotions, and unique dining experiences.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands to identify new sales opportunities.
• Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports and presentations to track performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food & beverage sales, hospitality sales, or a similar commercial role.
• Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry, including restaurants, hotels, and event catering.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities and develop long-term client relationships.
• Confident in conducting client meetings, presentations, and venue show-rounds.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and enquiries simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, margins, and revenue management.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and target-driven approach to work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, marketing, and events teams.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work occasional evenings or weekends when required.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits.
Only Turkish or candidates which able to communicate in Turkish will be hired.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.