The Sales Manager will develop and implement sales strategies for the hotel, build relationships with corporate, leisure, agency and group clients, manage key accounts, identify new business opportunities and support revenue growth. Requirements typically include proven hotel or tourism sales experience, strong knowledge of the Spanish and international travel markets, excellent communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and fluent Spanish and English; additional languages are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to meet sales targets, maintain accurate account records, represent Meliá professionally, collaborate with revenue and operations teams, attend industry events, and provide regular market and performance reports. Flexibility, mobility, customer focus and a proactive approach are important for working in a busy island resort environment.
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hospitality groups and a major international hotel company. Founded in Mallorca, the company operates hotels and resorts across Spain and numerous destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its portfolio includes brands such as Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá, covering luxury, lifestyle, leisure and business travel. Meliá places strong emphasis on guest experience, responsible tourism, digital transformation and employee development. Its island properties serve a broad mix of holidaymakers, groups, business guests and international tour operators. Working for the company can provide exposure to global sales networks, resort operations and multicultural teams, with opportunities for career progression across different destinations and hotel brands.
Spain’s main tourism islands, including Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, offer regular opportunities in hotel sales, front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, entertainment, wellness and resort management. The culture combines Spanish traditions with strong local island identities, relaxed social life, outdoor activities and international communities. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, warm weather, water sports and year-round tourism, although summer work can be demanding and housing may be expensive, especially in Ibiza, Mallorca and the Canary Islands. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must complete local registration. Non-EU candidates generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and legal residence authorization before starting employment. Relocation usually involves arranging accommodation, a Spanish tax number, social-security registration and health coverage. Spanish language skills are valuable, while English and German are often useful in resort areas.
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