Sales Manager

Sandblu Resort is currently in search of:

Sales Manager

Sandblu: Shaping a new era of ultra-luxury hospitality in Santorini

Perched on the foothills of Ancient Thira, Sandblu redefines world-class luxury on the island of Santorini. Since first opening its doors in 2024, the resort has earned recognition among hundreds of guests 5-star reviews but also prestigious Media including Vogue, Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, The Times, Robb Report and more. In 2025, we proudly launched Blu Restaurant in Imerovigli, extending the Caldera Experience, and received “Greece’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2025” award for Nectar at the World Culinary Awards.

With 66 exquisitely designed accommodation options, multiple exceptional dining venues, Aurora Spa, Nous & Soma Fitness Center, a kids’ club, several retail boutiques, a chapel and multi-purpose areas for bespoke events, Sandblu offers a complete, full-service 5-star resort experience, in a Cycladic village setting. From wellness retreats to one-of-a-kind in-house experiences for guests, every moment spent here is thoughtfully curated and made to be remembered.

As a fast-growing, award-winning company with headquarters in Athens, Sandblu partners with leading consortia, participates in international trade shows and fairs, and innovates towards a vision for building microcosm of extraordinary experiences across Santorini, with respect to the heritage and the local community. With a growth mindset and a commitment to excellence and constant improvement, Sandblu offers it all. It’s a flagship destination where every detail is intentional, and every guest journey unforgettable.

Discover more: Sandblu Restaurant Gallery, Nectar Restaurant Gallery and Blu Restaurant Gallery or find us on social media at Sandblu, Nectar Restaurant and Blu Restaurant.

Job responsibilities:

• Works with Property Sales Leader (DBD) in identifying the top accounts of the hotel, determine account deployment structure, identify key buyers within each account, and coordinate efforts to drive demand and pull-through business from the accounts for the hotel.
• Ensures effective and efficient funnel management through available systems.
• Solicits new business from non-deployed small business accounts, reader boards, and leads sent through internal referral mechanisms.
• Solicits potential new accounts or business opportunities by leveraging business intelligence provided by Sales & Marketing Planning and Support or other third-party data sources to generate leads.
• Utilizes internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
• Ensure Hotel has property lead generation program to identify new business.
• Re-solicits non-deployed realized opportunities, including turndowns, lost opportunities, and actualized business when appropriate.
• Drives customer satisfaction through daily interactions (e.g., solicitations, re-solicitations, account calls, site inspections, new business calls, face to face activities, etc.).
• Conducts customer facing sales activities on behalf of the hotels (e.g., lunch and learns, social hours, company of the month activities, local industry events, etc.).
• Conducts site inspections for customer accounts as appropriate.
• Utilizes negotiation skills and creative selling abilities to uncover new business.
• Serve as contact person for clients, vendors, and meeting, group or event planners and communicate with them by phone and e-mail to respond to questions and requests and optimize revenue & utilization of meeting and event space as well as Event Satisfaction.
• Activate local tactics for deployed accounts to pull-through local buyer needs. Communicate best practices for generating creative revenue opportunities.
• Tracks weekly activities and relationship to revenue and room night production.
• Adjusts to significant variation in daily workload through independent prioritization.
• Be responsible for all details for a perfect execution of an event or group by preparing all documentation and coordinate with all departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases of the events.
• Deal with reservation requests, no-shows, changes, additional services and cancellations.
• Ensure the highest level of service by leading and executing the requirements of events, based on Hotel’s Standards.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field is preferred. 
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience ideally within luxury hospitality or 5-star hotels. 
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets. 
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills. 
• Strong commercial awareness and revenue-focused mindset. 
• Excellent communication skills in English and Greek, both written and verbal. 
• Additional foreign language is considered a strong advantage. 
• Ability to analyse sales data and prepare commercial reports. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to travel when required for sales missions and exhibitions. 
• Professional appearance with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Tailored Compensation: Salary package customized to fairly reflect your profile and expertise.
• Staff Residences: Comfort amenities, ensuring a seamless home-away-from-home experience in Santorini.
• All-day Meal Plan: Balanced and freshly prepared meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), served in welcoming staff dining setting.
• Exclusive Staff Privileges: Access to special staff discounts across our network of partners and Friends & Family rates for your loved ones.
• Pathway to Growth & Development: Ongoing professional development in line with global hospitality standards and a clear trajectory for career advancement within a fast-growing, award-winning resort.
• Recognition & Rewards: Access to performance-based bonus schemes and recognition initiatives that celebrate talent, achievement, and contribution to the Sandblu vision, along with CSR and engagement activities that foster connection and purpose.

Passion, precision, purpose – make this your own career story.  

We are a team of passionate, creative professionals delivering heartfelt hospitality, where precision, warmth, and artistry define every interaction. We nurture growth, celebrate individuality, and empower our team to thrive in a culture built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Your Worklife at Sandblu 

Warmth & Unforgettable Hospitality | Teamwork & Positive Energy | Kindness, Empathy, Integrity | Continuous Improvement | Learning Something New Every Day.

At Sandblu, our teams are at the heart of every guest experience, embodying the spirit and values of our brand, as true ambassadors. Every element of the employee experience reflects the same attention to detail we offer to our guests. We are actively committed to their well-being, from modern accommodations and nutritious meals to a balanced, fulfilling and friendly work environment, where respect is protected. We open pathways for their growth and recognize their contributions, empowering them with every tool to make an impact at their job from day one, so they can bring their best selves to work every day. 

If you are driven to create extraordinary experiences and make an impact from day one, click on the "Application" tab to Apply!

RMKA PC and RSTQ PC are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.