Accor: Director of sales — Chennai, TN, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Director of sales in Chennai, TN, India, under reference REF119317R. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 16 September 2026
• Brands: AccorHotel

Responsibilities and work described

• Development: and implement strategic sales plans, including goal setting, budgeting, and forecasting to maximize revenue across group, transient, and catering/banquet sales
• Analysis: market trends, competition, and customer needs to adapt strategies and ensure business growth
• Leadership: and manage the sales team, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development
• Oversee all marketing, advertising, and public relations activities in collaboration with corporate departments
• Actively participate in sales presentations, property tours, and high-level customer meetings
• Engage with community and professional organizations to maintain visibility and promote a positive brand image
• Monitoring: and evaluate the effectiveness of sales programs, developing new strategies as needed
• Collaboration: with other departments to ensure alignment with overall business objectives and guest satisfaction
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in the market

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's Degree from a reputable hospitality school with minimum 10 years of Sales management experience or at least 2 years in a similar capacity with records
• High degree of professionalism with understanding of global markets and business acumen
• Proficiency: English (reading, writing, and oral communication)

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Chennai, TN, India

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Director of sales vacancy is not an offer for reference REF119317R; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF119317R.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Chennai, TN, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: sales

For sales-related work, describe the customer group, product context and responsibility you held. Explain how you identified opportunities, managed an account or progressed a sale, with measurable results only where records support them.

Relevant skills

• sales
• marketing
• recruitment
• event operations
• hospitality
• communication