Sales Manager - Leisure

Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel is a 620-room-and-suite upper upscale property. Catering for both business and leisure clientele. The hotel is located in Deira in the heart of Dubai and within easy reach of major tourist landmarks, leisure destinations and city services. It is linked to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre, only 3 stops away on the Dubai Metro from the Dubai World Trade Centre and a 10 minute drive from Dubai International Airport.

As a Sales Manager - Leisure, you will be responsible to provide professional and friendly service to all patrons. To assist The Director of Sales and Marketing in the service of Sales and Marketing.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What you will be doing:

• Analyze market trends and develop tailored long-stay solutions for corporate clients, including negotiating competitive room rates and packages to enhance revenue streams and maintain market leadership.
•  Be actively involved in the Sales & Marketing Department in order to maximize sales.
•  Ensure compliance with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, minimum standards pertaining to Sales & Marketing.
•  Maintaining existing leisure accounts and sourcing new business to achieve the hotel’s targeted occupancy and room revenue.
• Conduct sales calls to existing and prospective leisure accounts as per areas assigned by DSOM.
• Maintenance of all sales activities and account information in the Sales Database.
• In conjunction with the Sales Team, preparation and action of monthly sales activities plan.
• Entertaining of qualified clients within the hotel F&B Outlets.
• Attend and assist in the co-ordination of hotel functions as requested by DOSM.
• Maintain high profile within the travel industry and foster relationships with accounts in the Market.
• Preparation of monthly report to Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Prepare a weekly sales report to be emailed to the DOSM by COB each Thursday.
• To ensure sufficient levels of hotel brochures and other literature is held by key accounts. Take regular initiatives via email communication with these accounts.
• To respond to tender requests from leisure clients in conjunction with DOSM.  All submissions are to be approved by the DOSM prior to distribution.
• Interstate sales trips may be required however this will be dependent on the sales and marketing budget and approval by DOSM.
• Participation in selected trade shows.
• Ensure companies of which you are responsible are being tracked in accordance with their room night targets on a monthly basis and report as per the guidelines set out by the DOSM.
• Attend weekly sales meetings with the DOSM.
• Conduct site inspections and host familiarization visits when required.
• Attend monthly review meetings with DOSM to discuss results versus goals in the annual sales call plan and company sales strategy.
• To be flexible to carry out other duties and assignments as requested by the DOSM.

• Strong analytical skills so to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
• Business degree, or any relevant qualification, would be advantageous
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Additional language skills is an asset

Visa requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai. Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from place of origin.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

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