The Group Sales Manager is responsible for generating and converting group business for The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama, managing enquiries from initial proposal through contracting and handover. Requirements typically include experience in hotel sales, group bookings, events or a related commercial role, strong negotiation and presentation skills, excellent written and spoken English, and confidence using CRM and sales systems. Spanish and additional European languages are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to build relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies and event planners, achieve revenue targets, prepare proposals, coordinate with hotel departments, and deliver consistently high service standards. Flexibility, commercial awareness, organisation and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort in Guía de Isora on Tenerife’s western coast, operated under The Ritz-Carlton brand and part of Marriott International. The resort is known for its ocean views, landscaped grounds, accommodation, restaurants, spa, golf facilities, beaches and extensive leisure offering. It also serves weddings, incentives, conferences and corporate groups, creating opportunities across hospitality, events and commercial sales. Ritz-Carlton places strong emphasis on personalised service, attention to detail and its employee-focused service culture. As part of Marriott International, employees may benefit from structured training, international career mobility, hotel discounts and established operational standards. The property attracts luxury leisure travellers and group clients from Spain, Europe and other international markets.
The Spanish Islands offer varied hospitality opportunities, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism sales, wellness and guest services. Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Ibiza and Lanzarote have strong seasonal demand, while larger resorts and luxury properties also recruit year-round. Island culture combines Spanish traditions with relaxed coastal living, local festivals, outdoor dining and strong international communities. Lifestyle benefits include warm weather, beaches, hiking, water sports and generally shorter commuting distances, although housing can be expensive in popular resort areas. EU, EEA and Swiss nationals can work in Spain with standard registration requirements. Non-EU applicants normally need an employer-supported work and residence permit before starting employment; requirements vary by nationality and contract. Candidates should confirm current rules with Spanish authorities or the relevant consulate. Learning Spanish is highly useful, even when English is the main business language.
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