Sales Executive

Be part of the next era of The Sands

The Sands Hokianga is entering an exciting new era of growth.

With newly refurbished accommodation, new guest experiences, expanded event and retreat opportunities, and further developments underway, we’re building something special in one of Aotearoa’s most remarkable destinations.

Now we’re looking for a commercially driven self-starter and natural relationship-builder to help take that story to market and turn opportunity into revenue.

This is a chance to join The Sands at a genuine point of transformation and help shape the growth of our events, groups, retreats, corporate and trade business.

This isn’t a role where you simply wait for the phone to ring. You’ll actively build relationships, uncover new opportunities, follow up leads, showcase the hotel and Hokianga, and turn conversations into confirmed business.

You’ll have the opportunity to make this role your own, build a strong sales pipeline and play a visible part in the commercial growth of The Sands.

Your focus will include

• Weddings and celebrations
• Corporate meetings and retreats
• Conferences and events
• Group accommodation
• Wellness retreats and special-interest groups

You’ll work closely with our Marketing and Events teams, who will support you with strong products, leads, campaigns, collateral and new ideas, while you take ownership of the sales relationship, pipeline and conversion.

You’ll report to a formidable wahine toa and highly respected industry leader who will challenge, champion and mentor you as you grow.

We’d love to hear from you if you

Love talking to people and building genuine relationships

Have a natural sales instinct and aren’t afraid to follow up

• Are organised, proactive and motivated by results
• Can confidently present, quote and sell an experience
• Have experience in sales, hospitality, tourism, events or business development
• Know how important great service is from the very first enquiry
• Can bring energy, ideas and initiative to a business in growth mode
• Get excited by building something, not simply maintaining what already exists

You’ll bring at least five years’ sales experience, with a proven ability to build relationships, develop opportunities and convert business.

Hotel, hospitality, tourism or event sales experience would be fantastic, but it’s not essential. We’re just as interested in finding someone with the right drive, commercial instinct and ability to connect with people.

And there’s one thing that makes this sales role a little different: you’ll be selling more than rooms and event spaces. You’ll be selling Hokianga, its people, place, experiences and sense of escape.

If the idea of joining a hotel at the beginning of an ambitious new chapter and having a real hand in its growth excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

This role offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission, giving you the opportunity to benefit directly from the business you help create.

For the right person, we’re open to flexibility and working remotely, ideally Auckland or Northland based.

Regular on-the-road sales activity across Northland and Auckland will be an important part of the role, so you’ll need to be comfortable travelling and building relationships face-to-face.

Ready for your next move?

Apply now with your CV and a short introduction telling us about your sales experience and the ideas you would bring to The Sands Hokianga.

For any pātai, reach out to Aretha at ••••@manamahi.co.nz