Job Description

Job Title:Sales Manager/GM -Sales - Resorts & Private Homestays

Location:Kerala & Tamil Nadu (Based in South India with travel flexibility)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Experience Required:5-8 years in Hospitality Sales

Industry:Hospitality / Resorts / Homestays / Boutique Villas / Travel & Tourism

About the Company:

We are a growing hospitality group managing a unique portfolio of premium resorts and private homestays across South India:

Three full-service resorts in munnar
Two private homestays in Wayanad and Ooty
A collection of 180 boutique villas in munnar
Our properties are designed to offer immersive and personalized guest experiences, blending nature, comfort, and culture. We're now looking for a Sales Manager to lead sales and revenue generation across this diverse portfolio.

Role Overview:

As Sales Manager,you will be responsible for driving B2B and B2C bookings, managing travel partnerships, handling OTA channels, and maximizing occupancy and revenue across all our properties. This is a high-impact role for someone who understands both traditional resort sales and the niche market of private villa/homestay experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute sales strategies for all properties to meet occupancy and revenue goals
Build and maintain relationships with travel agents, OTAs (Booking.com, Airbnb, MMT, etc.), corporate clients, event planners, and tour operators
Generate leads for group bookings, corporate offsites, destination weddings, and long-stay guests
Promote villa stays and private homestay experiences to high-end leisure and experiential travel markets
Conduct sales visits, roadshows, and property presentations across key cities (Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, etc.)
Track sales performance and submit regular reports to management
Work closely with reservations, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment of guest experience and brand promise
Identify new revenue channels and distribution partners for both resorts and homestays
Candidate Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred)
5-8 years of experience in hotel, resort, or boutique property sales (experience in both resort and homestay segments preferred)
Strong network in travel trade, corporates, and event planners
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and OTA platforms
Willingness to travel frequently within South India
Self-driven, organized, and target-oriented professional
What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Dynamic work environment with a chance to grow with a fast-expanding brand
Travel perks and stay benefits across our portfolio
Opportunity to represent a unique mix of luxury, culture, and nature-based hospitality experiences
Work Base:Cochin (preferred), with travel to Wayanad, Ooty, and major metro cities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person