The Group Sales Manager is responsible for winning and managing group business for The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, from initial enquiry through contract and delivery. Candidates should have experience in hotel sales, group reservations, events, or a related commercial role, together with strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and organisational skills. Fluency in English is normally essential; Spanish and other European languages are advantageous. The role requires confidence using CRM and sales systems, understanding of hotel operations, and the ability to develop relationships with corporate, leisure, and event clients. The successful candidate is expected to meet revenue targets, generate new business, manage accounts professionally, coordinate with operational departments, and provide the personalised, high-quality service associated with the Ritz-Carlton brand.
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort in Guía de Isora on Tenerife’s west coast, operated under The Ritz-Carlton brand and part of Marriott International. The resort combines high-end accommodation with restaurants, golf, spa facilities, beaches, leisure activities, and extensive venues for meetings, incentives, weddings, and corporate events. Its service culture is built around personalised guest care, attention to detail, and internationally recognised luxury standards. Marriott International provides structured career development, global mobility opportunities, training, and employee travel benefits, subject to local terms and eligibility. In this environment, a Group Sales Manager works with both the resort and wider Marriott commercial network, targeting group and event business while protecting the guest experience and the property’s premium positioning.
Spain’s main island destinations include the Canary Islands, such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura, and the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca. Hospitality, tourism, events, food and beverage, wellness, property, and marine activities provide many employment opportunities, particularly in resorts and seasonal businesses. Tenerife offers a warm climate, outdoor recreation, volcanic landscapes, and a relaxed international lifestyle, although rents in popular areas can be high. Spanish is useful for daily life, while English and other European languages are valuable in tourism. EU and EEA citizens can work without a visa but must complete registration requirements. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, a local tax number, social-security registration, healthcare access, and a Spanish bank account. Checking current immigration rules and confirming employer support is advisable.
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