Sales Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager to join the team in Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Your key responsibilities will include:

Produce and implement an account development plan for each managed account to achieve maximum revenue in both short and long term.
Assist in the execution of the annual commercial plan of the SBUs within the area of responsibility.
Monitor and feedback competitors’ activities and respond to them appropriately.
Maintain high profile network across the geographical area given and actively prospect new business opportunities.
Continuously source new business through research of media and market intelligence.
Attend overseas trade shows, key client events, FAM trips and sales trips as planned and submitted at the beginning of each year.
Be fully up to date with budgeted/actual/forecast targets of the SBUs as well as own segment and individual target.
Responsible to continuously secure marketing opportunities to position the brand and drive sales with trade partners.
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with Global/Regional Sales Offices, SBU-based sales team to effectively implement the corporate sales strategy
Communicate effectively to Global/Regional Sales Offices on all issues relevant to own accounts in order to maximize market penetration /exposure
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with GSO’s and SBU’s.
Assist and coach the sales coordinator/intern in their day-to-day activities
About You:

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
At least 3 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably with an international hospitality company or a recognized blue-chip organization.
Fluent in English. Knowledge of French or Italian would be an advantage.
Excellent sales skills and proven ability to influence clients to lead to higher revenue generations
Creative and innovative approach to sales activities
About the benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brand in the hospitality industry.