About Experimental
Famous for introducing cocktail bar culture to Paris in 2007, Experimental redefined hospitality with innovative cocktail bars and boutique hotels across Europe and beyond. Over the years, destinations have expanded from major European capitals such as Rome, Paris, and London to seasonal locations like Comporta, Ibiza, or Menorca in the summer, and ski resorts Verbier and Val d’Isère in winter. The group also operates venues in Porto, Venice, New York, Biarritz, and the Cotswolds. Each of our unique destinations blends design, creativity, and exceptional service.
About Experimental Roma
Opening in mid‑2026 on Via Ludovisi, just off the legendary Via Veneto, Experimental Roma will be a vibrant and cinematic new destination. The hotel, housed in a former bank, has been transformed by interior designer Rodolphe Parente into a space embodying la dolce vita: elegant, timeless, and irresistibly Italian. It will feature 82 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a spectacular rooftop with a suspended pool offering breathtaking views over the magnificent cityscape of Rome.
About the Job
Permanent position starting mid‑April 2026. Reporting to the Sales Department and the General Manager, you will lead the sales strategy for a new 4‑star hotel by defining objectives, sales forecasts, budgets, and participating in commercial negotiations.
Responsibilities
* Sales & Business Development
* Develop and implement the hotel’s commercial strategy in line with group objectives.
* Actively drive revenue growth while ensuring the achievement and optimisation of budgeted targets across all market segments.
* Propose, implement and monitor a commercial action plan & ensure its execution.
* Manage, develop and grow corporate accounts (local and international).
* Identify and acquire new corporate accounts to increase revenue and market penetration.
* Maintain & develop strong relationships with key clients, partners and agencies.
* Negotiate and manage corporate contracts and preferential rates.
* Represent the hotel on the local level at sales events, trade fairs and networking opportunities.
* Revenue & Pricing Strategy
* Actively participate in Yield and Revenue Meetings and support performance analysis.
* Contribute to pricing strategies, demand management and inventory optimisation.
* Monitor booking pace, market trends and performance indicators.
* Ensure rate parity and correct rate loading and data across all distribution channels to build an accurate database.
* Distribution & Reservations Control
* Monitor reservations performance (individual, corporate and group).
* Control booking channels with a focus on increasing direct business.
* Oversee the proper handling of corporate and group reservation requests including the quality of data.
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures and commercial guidelines.
* Reporting & Market Intelligence
* Prepare regular commercial and performance reports for hotel management and group headquarters.
* Conduct competitive analysis: benchmarking, market observations, competitor visits.
* Analyse market positioning and propose strategic adjustments.
* Team Management & Training
* Manage the sales & reservations team.
* Train and support teams on commercial, sales and reservation processes.
* Ensure proper understanding of procedures to continue improving.
* Work closely with Front Office, Reservations, Revenue Management and Marketing teams.
* Provide operational support when required.
Qualifications
* You have a degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Sales, or an equivalent field.
* You have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in hotel sales, commercial, or revenue management roles.
* You have strong knowledge of hotel distribution channels, corporate sales, and pricing strategies.
* You have excellent negotiation and relationship‑management skills.
* You have strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear and insightful reports.
* You are proficient in PMS, CRS, Channel Manager, and revenue management tools.
* Finally, you are fluent in English; French or additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
* Training and career development opportunities.
* Mobility possibilities across France, Italy, Switzerland, the US, the UK, the Balearic Islands, and more.
* Attractive discounts across all our venues (cocktail bars, wine bars, and restaurants).
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