Sales Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to shape and drive the sales strategy and business partnerships for our new hotel project, The Companion Vienna, opening in March 2026.

Who we are and what we stand for

The Companion Vienna
will welcome its first guests in
March 2026
. We create high-quality hotels and food & beverage concepts that feel personal and lived in. Places where craft, community, and thoughtful operations come together. As a core pre-opening team member, you will contribute to shaping an authentic guest experience and a meaningful team culture from the start.

We believe in mutual respect, ownership and transparent communication, creating a culture where colleagues support each other and take responsibility. Emotional presence and guest focus guide our service, while sustainability and continuous learning shape how we work and grow together.

Your role

As
Sales Manager
you will drive revenue, market positioning and client relationships, ensuring
The Companion Vienna
launches successfully and grows sustainably. From building our pre-opening sales plan to cultivating long-term partnerships, you'll help create a strong market presence that reflects our values of authenticity, community and belonging. Your main responsibilities will be:

Revenue & Business Development

Drive new business opportunities with corporate clients, groups and events, applying innovative strategies and partnerships to grow revenue. Prepare tailored offers, negotiate contracts, and secure competitive yet profitable pricing while contributing to the pre-opening sales plan, budgets and forecasts.

Market & Relationship Management

Represent The Companion Vienna as the main contact for clients, agencies, tour operators and local partners, and build long-term relationships that strengthen brand loyalty. Develop strong connections with local businesses and community partners to position the hotel from day one, and showcase the brand at trade fairs, sales trips and networking events before and after opening.

Strategy & Reporting

Analyze market trends, competitor activity and performance data to design and implement sales strategies that maximize occupancy, RevPAR and overall revenue. Provide strategic input on pricing structures, packages and distribution channels during the launch phase.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Work closely with General Management, Reservations, Events, Revenue Management and Marketing to ensure sales activities reflect the brand identity and enhance the guest experience. Contribute sales insights to the pre-opening project team to ensure a strong and successful launch.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Sales professional with a background in hospitality and several years of proven experience in hotel sales. You know the Vienna market well and ideally bring an established network in the Corporate, MICE or Leisure segments. You are a natural relationship builder who communicates with confidence, negotiates effectively and enjoys connecting with clients, partners and colleagues alike. At the same time, you work strategically and data-driven, analysing trends and performance to design creative sales strategies. Most importantly, you bring passion for hospitality and a positive, hands-on attitude that thrives in a fast-paced pre-opening environment, embodying the Companion spirit of community, authenticity and guest focus.

Our benefits

Appreciation & Communication:
Work in an environment where respect and open dialogue are genuinely valued.

Food & Breaks:
Enjoy high-quality meals from our own restaurant during your breaks.

Exciting Concept:
Be part of one of Vienna's most innovative hotel projects. As an owner-operated hotel, we value creativity and offer a relaxed, collaborative work culture.

Fair Time Policy:
Overtime is recorded and compensated - support the team without worrying about going unpaid.

Public Transport:
We fully cover a 365-day public transport pass for all employees.

Annual Leave:
All employees, regardless of pay grade or tenure, receive 30 days of leave per year.

MyClubs Fitness:
Train completely free with over 1,000 providers across Austria, including yoga, climbing & bouldering, Pilates, spinning & cycling, Zumba, boxing, martial arts, tennis, golf and more.

Trainings & Development:
Continuous internal and external training programs ensure your growth and career progression.

Partner Discounts:
Enjoy numerous discounts with our partners, up to 50%.

The salary for this position is based on the Austrian collective agreement for the hotel industry; for pay group 2, it amounts to at least € 2.492,00 gross per month. Management-level salaries are subject to individual negotiation.