About Thanos Hotels & Resorts
Thanos Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned, independent lifestyle hotel brand inspired by the vibrant spirit of the Mediterranean. Blending energy and elegance with serenity and style, Thanos Hotels & Resorts creates environments where fun, freedom, and authentic hospitality come together seamlessly. Driven by a passion for excellence and innovation, the brand is renowned for its guest-centric approach and proven operational expertise.
As the brand continues to expand its presence and portfolio, it is looking for a Luxury Leisure Sales Manager, preferable living in UK or UK resident, to drive revenue growth and strengthen its position in the luxury leisure market.
About the Role
The Luxury Leisure Sales Manager at Thanos Hotels & Resorts drives revenue growth, manages sales pipelines, and builds long-term client relationships within the luxury leisure segment. The role centres on expanding direct business opportunities and growing the portfolio, while enhancing guest experiences and supporting the commercial goals of Thanos Hotels & Resorts' luxury properties in Cyprus & Greece.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement targeted sales strategies in collaboration with the Sales Director, with a focus on the luxury leisure market segment and revenue growth objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing luxury leisure clients to drive repeat business and loyalty
Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow and diversify the portfolio within the luxury leisure segment
Develop and strengthen relationships with luxury consortia and affiliations within the UK market to drive preferred partner status and grow direct business
Represent Thanos Hotels & Resorts at international luxury travel events, roadshows, and networking forums to enhance brand visibility and generate new leisure business
Collaborate with the Marketing and Revenue teams on campaigns, promotions, seasonal offers, and digital initiatives, ensuring sales efforts are aligned with pricing strategies and revenue optimization goals across all properties
Act as the primary point of contact for UK key leisure clients, ensuring a highly personalized, seamless service experience consistent with Thanos Hotels & Resorts' Mediterranean lifestyle positioning.
Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, pipeline activity and KPIs to the Sales Director and senior leadership
Continuously monitor luxury market trends and guest preferences to proactively inform and refine sales approaches
Support sales team members, sharing best practices and contributing to a high-performance sales culture
Requirements
Minimum 8–10 years' experience in a sales role within the luxury hospitality or travel industry, with a focus on the leisure segment
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Postgraduate qualification is considered an advantage
Strong knowledge of the luxury leisure travel market
Established network within the luxury leisure travel space
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the brand at the highest level
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Greek or additional languages is considered a strong asset
Solid experience with sales reporting tools, with a data-driven approach to performance management
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for client meetings and business development purposes
Familiarity with AI-driven tools
Values Alignment
Demonstrates a genuine passion for luxury hospitality and guest-centric service
Embodies the vibrant Mediterranean spirit: energy, warmth, creativity, and fun
Thrives in a team-oriented, collaborative environment while driving individual performance
Aligns with Thanos Hotels & Resorts’ core values of Excellence, Innovation, Fun, and Authentic Hospitality
Committed to delivering experiences that combine style, sophistication, and personalized service
What Thanos Hotels & Resorts Offers
Competitive remuneration package
Colleague discounts across Thanos Hotels & Resorts properties and Kult Boutiques
Employee Recognition & Reward Programme
A supportive culture that values work-life balance
Structured onboarding programme
Cross-property and international development opportunities
Continuous training and career development opportunities
Luxury Leisure Sales Manager at Corporate/Management - Thanos Hotels & Resorts - WebHR360
Thanos Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned, independently minded collection of lifestyle hotels (under the brand names Almyra, Anassa, Annabelle, Antasia, Amyth of Mykonos Agios Stefanos and Amyth of Nicosia) that conveys the energy and essence, serenity and style, fun and freedom of the Mediterranean.
Sophisticated and service-oriented, the group operates with heart and soul, social conscience and financial sense.
The Michaelides family has soulfully crafted every award-winning inch of the company since its inception in the early 1970s. Today, the Michaelides’ second generation hoteliers employ more than 1,100 people and centre their operations on an “extended family” concept: from treating the group’s management, staff and guests as part of the family unit to giving back to the local community. At the group’s core is a fervent commitment to quality, honesty, transparency, integrity, diversity, equality and the highest ethical standards.
