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SALES DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE EUROPE

Melia Hotels International melia.com Open · verified Oct 18, 2026
Madrid Mid-level Sales Development

At a glance

Mid-level Sales Development role at Melia Hotels International. Madrid.

Pay not stated Sales Development salary

RoleSales Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationMadrid
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 9d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Find prospective clients across assigned European markets and turn promising leads into active accounts
  • Look after a client portfolio, serve as its main contact, and build plans to grow account business
  • Work toward revenue goals, review account results, and use sales data to shape growth actions
  • Run client calls and presentations, prepare proposals, and represent the team at industry events
  • Keep Salesforce records and pipeline updates accurate while coordinating with sales, marketing, revenue, and hotel teams

What you bring

  • A university qualification in business, tourism, hospitality, marketing, or a related area
  • Fluent English and Spanish, with strong communication and presentation ability
  • A commercial approach, analytical judgment, and skill in building client and networking relationships

Who this fits

This role suits a proactive, target-focused seller who can develop new accounts and manage ongoing client relationships. You’ll be based in Madrid and need to travel regularly across Europe.

From the employer

“El mundo es tuyo con Meliá”

Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte de nuestra extensa familia global.

Descubre algunos de los beneficios que ofrecemos:

  • My MeliáRewards: Participa en nuestro programa de fidelidad exclusivo, disfrutando de beneficios y ventajas únicas.

  • My MeliáBenefits: Aprovecha la compensación flexible y los descuentos exclusivos en una amplia variedad de productos y servicios, promoviendo un estilo de vida activo y saludable.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and commercially driven Sales Development Executive to support the growth of Meliá Hotels International across key European markets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing a portfolio of accounts, and contributing to the achievement of assigned sales targets.

The role requires a proactive approach to prospecting, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to confidently present Meliá's hotel portfolio through virtual and face-to-face sales meetings. Experience with Salesforce is highly valued.

Regular travel across Europe will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned European markets.
  • Prospect potential clients through email, phone calls, networking activities, and industry events.
  • Build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and convert leads into productive accounts.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Account Management

  • Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients.
  • Develop account plans to maximize production and long-term business potential.
  • Regularly review account performance and implement actions to drive growth.

Sales Performance & Budget Management

  • Achieve assigned revenue and production targets.
  • Participate in the budgeting process for assigned markets and accounts.
  • Analyze sales reports, production trends, and account performance data to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Use insights from reporting to develop action plans that increase business generation.

Sales Calls & Presentations

  • Conduct sales calls, virtual meetings, and client presentations.
  • Present Meliá's brands, destinations, and hotel portfolio in a compelling and professional manner.
  • Prepare commercial proposals and support negotiations with clients and business partners.
  • Represent the company at trade fairs, workshops, and networking events.

CRM & Commercial Excellence

  • Maintain accurate account and opportunity information in Salesforce.
  • Track sales activities, client interactions, and business opportunities through CRM tools.
  • Ensure high-quality reporting and pipeline management.

Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Work closely with Sales Managers, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Hotel teams.
  • Share best practices, market intelligence, and client feedback.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required

  • University degree in Business, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Commercial mindset with a genuine passion for sales and business development.
  • Ability to analyze data and translate insights into commercial actions.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
  • Proactive, ambitious, and results-oriented personality.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative attitude.
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Europe.

Preferred

  • Experience in hospitality, travel, sales, customer success, or account management.
  • Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM platform.
  • Additional European languages.
  • Experience participating in sales presentations, client meetings, or commercial negotiations.

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistently delivers assigned budget and sales targets.
  • Generates new business opportunities and expands market penetration.
  • Maintains a healthy and active sales pipeline within Salesforce.
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm, curiosity, and a clear ambition to grow within the organization.

En Meliá todos somos VIP

En Meliá Hotels International apostamos por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres en el ámbito laboral, contando con el compromiso de la dirección y con los principios contenidos en las políticas de Recursos Humanos. Asimismo, nos importa la difusión entre toda la plantilla de una cultura empresarial comprometida con la igualdad efectiva, y la sensibilización de sobre la necesidad de actuar conjunta y globalmente.

Impulsamos nuestro compromiso con la igualdad y la diversidad, evitando cualquier tipo de discriminación, especialmente, la relacionada con motivos de discapacidad, raza, religión, género o edad. Creemos que la diversidad y la inclusión entre nuestras personas trabajadoras es fundamental para nuestro éxito como compañía global.

Además, apostamos por el crecimiento sostenible de nuestro sector a través de un gran equipo humano socialmente responsable. En este sentido, nuestro lema es “Hacia un futuro sostenible, desde un presente responsable” Gracias a todos/as los colaboradores/as lo hacemos posible.

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