Global Sales Account Director – Luxury and Lifestyle: France and Southern EuropeHotel: Corp Windsor, Windsor One, Arthur Road, IHG Hotels & Resorts, SL4 1RSLead the World of Luxury Travel – and Drive Global Sales SuccessAre you ready to take your career to new heights by managing a portfolio of the world’s most prestigious luxury travel accounts? We’re seeking an exceptional professional to lead relationships with elite agencies, global consortia, and top tour operators across France and Southern Europe. This is your chance to shape success for our award-winning Luxury & Lifestyle brands while making a lasting impact on the global travel landscape.Your ImpactAs a key strategic Account Director, you’ll build and nurture high-value partnerships, identify new revenue opportunities, and design forward-thinking account strategies that drive growth and market share. You’ll collaborate across global teams to deliver innovative, high-touch solutions for our most valued clients.What You’ll DoLead and manage a portfolio of luxury-focused accounts, including premium travel agencies and tour operators.Develop and execute strategic account plans to optimise performance across brands, regions, and market segments.Serve as the primary point of contact for all client interactions, representing a full 360° view of the relationship.Engage and align internal teams - from global sales and marketing to operations, loyalty, partnerships, and brand - to deliver cohesive, impactful results.Drive all aspects of account management, including RFPs, client communications, event participation, and B2B marketing initiatives.Understand client needs to deliver tailored, differentiated solutions that maximise mutual value.Consistently deliver on revenue and market share growth targets, fuelling success for our Luxury & Lifestyle brands and the wider business.What You BringProven experience in the global Luxury & Lifestyle hospitality sector, with deep expertise in the French marketplace.Strong relationships with major travel management companies, luxury consortia, and high-end tour operators in France.In-depth knowledge of luxury hospitality brands and competitor landscapes.Ability to lead across diverse, multicultural teams and organisations.Strategic thinking with a creative edge - capable of developing innovative, client-centric solutions.Exceptional experience in sales planning, business development, and performance management.Exceptional commercial acumen and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.Experience within franchise or ownership networks is an advantage.Fluency in French and English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency highly desirable.Ability and readiness to travel as business needs dictate (approximately 40–50% of the role)Join us and redefine what’s possible in global luxury sales.Who we areAt IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. #J-18808-Ljbffr