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Artisan of Travel since 1883 Orient Express is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by past, present and future generations. As a symbol of ultra-luxury hospitality, the brand is currently undergoing an ambitious phase of rebirth and expansion accelerated since 2024 as a Joint Venture between Accor and LVMH

Progressively shaping the future of luxury hospitality, Orient Express is focusing on employee journey and growth

140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the launch of the world's largest sailing ships, the . A revolution in maritime history, and a fabulous project that pushes back the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between Accor, the world leader in hospitality, and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, the world's leading cruise ship builder. This extraordinary sailing ship of the future, with its spectacular interiors, will set sail in 2026

Job Description

• Dedicated to Orient Express Sailing Yachts, the Vice-President Sales and Marketing is responsible for managing and optimizing the sales and marketing activities
• It is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies. This position involves defining and implementing action plans aligned with objectives and strategies, advising on tactical activities, and overseeing various aspects of sales management
• The VP Sales and Marketing works in partnership with Revenue and Brand leads to ensure the assets benefit from robust commercial plans in place to drive top line revenues
• She/he focuses on ensuring robust strategies are in place across all sales managed segments – Chartering, Corporate, MICE, Consortia, TMC & Leisure
• She/he collaborates with Orient Express Sales team and Accor Global Sales Teams to ensure commercial strategies align with Silenseas’ strategies
• She/he inputs on sales structure, key sales recruitment and on-boarding e.g. director of Sales, marketing positions, manager of sales…
• She/he builds high value working relationships with internal stakeholders
• She/he key liaises with Accor Global Sales Teams on specific sales actions and activities relevant to our assets, ensuring deliverables are being met
• Orient Express Sailing Yachts cruises are aimed at the ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) clientele, therefore, in-depth knowledge of ultra luxury and marketing methods for this type of product is important
• The Orient Express Sailing Yachts ships are tailor-made to accommodate the mice and privatizations of large firms and individuals eager to meet in complete privacy in the passageways of the largest sailboats in the world, a contact directory will be an important asset

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and Implement Action Plans
• Develop comprehensive action plans in alignment with defined objectives, sales and marketing strategies
• Ensure the execution of plans to achieve long-term objectives while adapting to evolving market conditions