Director of Sales | Opening Mama Shelter Amsterdam (M/F/NB)

Would you like to join us and contribue to the opening of our Mama Shelter in Amsterdam ? In order to review your application, we invite you to apply with an English version of your Resume please. 🌟 THE MISSION You are the master of the deal 💼✨You are the driving force behind Mama’s growth 🚀💖 As our Sales Director , you lead the commercial strategy, build powerful partnerships, and ensure Mama is always top of mind, fully booked, and impossible to resist . From corporate deals 🤝 to leisure business 🌍, group bookings 👥 to long-term partnerships, you turn opportunities into results while spreading Mama’s energy wherever you go. You don’t just sell rooms—you sell experiences, vibes, and unforgettable moments 🎉. Here’s what you’ll be responsible for: Revenue Generator 💰 Drive top-line revenue through strategic sales planning, proactive prospecting, and strong account management. Market Strategist 🧭 Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with business goals, market trends, and commercial opportunities. Relationship Builder 🤝 Build and maintain strong partnerships with corporate clients, travel partners, agencies, and key stakeholders. Pipeline Master 📊 Manage the sales pipeline, identify new business opportunities, and ensure consistent conversion and growth. Brand Ambassador 🌟 Represent Mama Shelter externally at networking events, trade shows, and client meetings—bringing our personality and energy everywhere. Team Leader 👥💪 Lead, coach, and inspire the sales team to exceed targets while fostering collaboration and accountability. Collaboration Champion 🔗 Work closely with Marketing, Revenue Management, and Operations to ensure aligned commercial strategies. Performance Analyst 📑 Monitor KPIs, analyze performance data, and adjust strategies to maximize results. Negotiation Expert ✍️ Negotiate contracts and agreements that deliver value while protecting Mama’s commercial interests. Opportunity Hunter 🎯 Identify emerging markets, segments, and partnerships to drive long-term business growth.

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF ✨ You bring strong experience in hospitality sales leadership 🏨 You’re a natural deal-maker who thrives on building relationships and closing business 🤝 You think strategically but act operationally 🧩⚡ You juggle multiple priorities with confidence and organisation ⏰ You’re results-driven and motivated by targets and achievements 📈🏆 You inspire teams with energy, positivity, and clear direction ⚡👥 You’re comfortable presenting, networking, and representing the brand externally 🎤🌍 You collaborate easily across departments to achieve shared goals 🔗 You remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing market conditions 🧠✨ You are proactive, curious, and always looking for the next opportunity 👀💡 You respect confidentiality and maintain strong professional integrity ✅ YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS 🎯 Pre-opening or lifestyle hospitality experience is a plus 🏨✨ Strong knowledge of corporate, leisure, and group segments 🌍 Experience working with international markets ✈️ You combine commercial sharpness with Mama’s fun personality 🎉⚖️ You love networking as much as celebrating team wins 🥂

Next, we're sure you know the tune 🎶: First melody: “At Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background. 🎧 First verse: We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm. 🤳 Chorus: Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting 💻 or a meeting at Mama 🤝 to meet the Gang! Last verse: Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest, whether it's a ✔️ or a ✖️.

MAMA ? Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a daily director! These are atypical places, where everyone feels at home, places born of a blend of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions. Each Mama tells the story of the city in which it is located, and all influences blend together. We offer our guests a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price. More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibe: they are true urban refuges, not only aesthetically pleasing and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy . Whatever your role, we're all here to make the customer experience as unforgettable as possible. Our mission: to bring little moments of happiness to people . Our growth has enabled us to offer our teams great career paths through internal development and international mobility, and it's not a question of diplomas or years of experience. Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore , a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor , founded in 2021. ------------------------------ Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Mama is an inclusive company, and our ambition is to recruit and promote diverse talent. Our advertisements are gender-neutral, so the masculine gender is used here to lighten the text.