Onsite Business Development Manager, Business Travel & MICE

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About the role

  • Business Development Manager responsible for managing Corporate and MICE accounts in France for Meliá Hotels. Focused on revenue generation and client relationships in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of key Business Travel (BT) and MICE accounts in France
  • Identify and cultivate new high-potential accounts across both segments for all hotels
  • Lead Corporate RFPs: qualify opportunities, coordinate pricing with hotels, and negotiate on behalf of the entire portfolio
  • Proactively manage all MICE enquiries, ensuring rapid, conversion-focused responses aligned with Meliá standards
  • Build strong, trust-based commercial relationships with stakeholders such as Travel Managers, TMCs, agency directors and project managers
  • Grow production from the assigned portfolio, monitor performance and achieve established revenue targets
  • Prepare a tailored commercial action plan aligned with the needs of the hotels
  • Collaborate with hotel sales teams and Business Development Managers in other countries to drive portfolio growth
  • Attend trade shows and sales representations in France and abroad
  • Monitor market trends and contribute analyses and recommendations to strengthen Meliá's brand visibility and reputation

Requirements

  • Significant experience within a hotel sales department (property or corporate office) or an events agency
  • Proven experience managing key accounts in the Business Travel and MICE segments
  • Fluency in French and English required; Spanish is a strong advantage
  • Strong results orientation, initiative and commitment
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

Benefits

  • Permanent employment contract (CDI)
  • 1 RTT day per month (additional time-off)
  • 1 day of remote work per week
  • Two meal allowances per working day
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • 100% coverage of public transport subscription
  • Health insurance and supplemental benefits
  • Discounts through MyMeliaRewards across all Meliá Hotels International properties and points of sale
  • Career mobility and opportunities for internal advancement
  • e-learning platform (eMelia)

Job title

Business Development Manager, Business Travel & MICE

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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