Sales Manager (Langkawi Based)

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Sales Manager is responsible for the management of sales activities in line with the annual sales and marketing plan and to achieve budget in executing the sales strategy of the Hotel. This position is responsible to handle a Government and Corporate business segmentation. He/she will plan and execute each event while ensuring the best return value for the hotel.

What’s in it for you:
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
Learning programs through our Academies.
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world.
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What you will be doing:
Solicit group, transient and/or banquet business, and reach consistent achievement of sales objectives especially leisure group.
Establish parameters, quotes and negotiate prices and seal contracts.
Participate in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events.
Maintain accounts, contact, activity and business details.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management / Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• High degree of professionalism in sales and marketing

Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang is describe as a Hotel which is offering attentive, personalized service with a natural smile, friendliness, proactiveness and professionalism. In order to achieve excellence and the prestige of an International 4* midscale hotel rating, it is necessary that management achieves a five-star ability to manage and relate to employees. The keys to achieving our goals are the employee well-being, effective communications, and service standards with a high level of professionalism.