Assistant Business Development Manager – Corporate Sales

Jobsatdubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Jobsatdubai is looking for an experienced Assistant Business Development Manager for the Sales & Marketing team at Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the hospitality field, and a degree in Hotel Management or Business Administration.

This role requires fluency in English, strong interpersonal skills, and a guest service orientation. Responsibilities include handling corporate accounts, conducting site inspections, and executing sales and marketing action plans to optimize the hotel's offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Sales position.
• Strong track record in sales, preferably in hospitality.
• Must be guest service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate accounts and maintain management files.
• Conduct and organize site inspections.
• Monitor accounts revenue to maximize up-selling opportunities.
• Execute Sales & Marketing action plans.

Skills

Sales experience

Understanding of local culture

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Guest service orientation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management or Business Administration

Job description

Assistant Business Development Manager – Corporate Sales

Sales & Marketing, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Assistant Business Development Manager to join the team in Sales & Marketing. The successful applicant will have a strong track record in sales and preferable experience in the hospitality industry/luxury customer service.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Sales position
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management / Business Administration
• Understands the Local culture and experience in UAE
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Good understanding of Luxury market
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to details
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to move strategy to action
• Self-motivated, creative and confident, with a highly energetic personality
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Must be guest service oriented
• Proficiency in organizational planning with the ability to multi-task
• Lives and breathes the Shangri-La Values.

What will youdo?

• Personally handle corporate accounts and establish & maintain files of hit lists accounts and ensure Shangri-La account management is strictly adhered to
• Conduct and organize site inspection, entertainments in order to create awareness of our products for the clients.
• Closely monitor accounts revenue and business production of own portfolio to maximize up-selling opportunities
• Executes Sales & Marketing action plans to promote hotel’s promotions, facilities and activities (blitzs, telesales, face to face sales call etc.)
• Responsible for determining and qualifying all sales personnel’s individual revenue goals and targets as outlined within the hotel KPI structure.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and colleagues’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment

Shangri-La and Traders Hotel, Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, or any other basis covered under applicable law. We respect your privacy, and are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of the personal data you provide to us.