Wilde Aparthotels is a thriving and rapidly expanding Aparthotel operator, making waves across the heart of European cities like London, Berlin, Edinburgh, and soon to be Amsterdam, Lisbon and many more. At Wilde, we're not just another Aparthotel brand, we're a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work. Our Irish heritage mixes with local cultures to form new experiences that are unique to each city, and each Wilde. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Manager for our brand new 80 room Aparthotel in the heart of Porto, on Rue de Galeria de Paris. We need someone who is passionate about, and connected to, the local market in Porto, to help us create a truly amazing Wilde experience for our guests. At Wilde Porto, we're crafting more than just vibrant spaces – we're building a community. We have 3 fantastic, independently curated food and beverage spaces. Our lobby deli champions local produce, connecting guests to the heart of Porto's culinary heritage. The all day cafe buzzes with specialty coffee and modern brunch fare, before transforming into a lively espresso martini bar in the evenings. And our open-air rooftop cocktail and wine bar invites guests to sip, unwind, and take in the energy of the city. We believe in sustainability, local connections, and creating spaces that our guests – and our team – are proud to be part of. If you’re passionate about food, drinks, and vibrant community experiences, we'd love you to join us in bringing this vision to life. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in Hotel, Aparthotel or Property Sales, the luxury lifestyle segment, along with prior experience working in the Portuguese market, and local market knowledge- this is an absolute requirement for this role. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a great attitude and friendly manner to join the team at an exciting time of expansion for the group. Benefits: We want you and your loved ones to thrive, we’ll support your health, wellness, learning and development and if you decide it’s time to start or grow a family rest assured we celebrate that too: Generous holiday allowance Annual Bonus, based on your contribution and impact Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, and your family and friends Refer and earn scheme if you successfully refer a friend to work with us Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year to support causes in your local community EAP: Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) What will you be doing? Social: You will assist in planning local and national sales activities, network and socialise with the wider teams, and attend trade shows and presentations to promote Wilde and the group portfolio. Communication: An important part of our sales teams is communication. Meeting and speaking with new and existing clients, securing and managing new corporate accounts by building and maintaining professional working relationships. Promotion: Actively and dynamically promote the Wilde brand through sales and marketing activity including promotional road shows and presentations undertaken by the company. What we are looking for Hotel/Aparthotel Sales, Reservations and/or Property Account Management Prior experience working in the Portuguese market, and local market knowledge Working knowledge of English and Portuguese New business generation Corporate Business Travel, Group and Extended stay segments Knowledge of Sales Force/Opera/IDEAS/Agency360/LinkedIn Sales Navigator Local market and GDS knowledge is preferred Assist with the administration of the day-to-day property mgmt. systems (e.g. Opera/Ideas/SiteMinder/Salesforce – training will be provided. Providing timely, accurate, competitive quotes on all corporate and long-stay enquiries while striving to maintain maximum profit margin. Maintaining accurate records of all prices, sales, and activity reports. Securing and managing corporate accounts, and group agencies by building and maintaining professional relationships with key bookers. Fiercely proactive with a can-do attitude Relationship Management Customer and local market dynamics/trends Willingness to travel when needed Driving sales activity to generate new business and grow existing busines If you possess the ability to navigate through challenges with a blend of kindness and clarity, backed by data-driven decision-making skills, we'd love to hear from you So, join Wilde in Porto on this exciting and ever-evolving journey, where you'll be supported, inspired, and encouraged to reach your full potential. Let's make the world a little brighter, one guest at a time.