Associate Director of Sales - Domestic Market

Job Title: Associate Director of Sales – Domestic Market

Location: New Delhi

About Antara Cruises

Antara Cruises is India’s pioneering luxury river cruise line, offering world-class hospitality and curated journeys across the country’s most iconic rivers. With a focus on redefining luxury travel, Antara combines cultural immersion, fine dining, and personalized experiences to create unforgettable journeys for discerning travelers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven Associate Director of Sales (Domestic Market) to lead our domestic sales initiatives and accelerate business growth across India. This is a senior leadership role and playing a key part in strengthening Antara’s presence in the domestic luxury travel market.

What You’ll Do & What We’re Looking For

Strategic Leadership: Proven experience developing and executing sales strategies within luxury hospitality, cruise lines or high-end travel services.

Market Development: Strong network of domestic travel trade partners, OTAs, and corporate clients: ability to identify new business opportunities and expand into Tier 1 and emerging Tier 2/3 cities.

Client Relationship Management: Skilled in building and sustaining relationships with HNWIs, corporate accounts, and distribution partners, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Representation & Networking: Experience representing a luxury brand at trade shows, roadshows, forums, and industry events.

Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire sales teams to exceed targets and deliver measurable results.

Collaboration & Insights: Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and revenue teams, while providing market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in Business, Sales, or Hospitality Background with willingness to travel within India.

Why Join Antara Cruises?

Be part of India’s leading luxury river cruise brand redefining experiential travel.

Play a strategic role in shaping Antara’s growth in the domestic luxury travel market.

Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team in a fast-growing sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹90,000.00 - ₹170,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in the luxury hospitality sector?
• Have you led or managed a sales team in a hospitality sector?
• Which market segments have you sold to in the hospitality industry?
• Are you currently based in New Delhi or open to relocating?
• What are your salary expectations for this role (monthly or annually)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 7 years (Required)

Location:

• New Delhi, Delhi (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person