Assistant Director of Sales (Russian Speaker) - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing sales and marketing plans, driving business growth, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should be a Russian speaker, possess strong leadership skills, and have a thorough understanding of local market dynamics. A degree in a relevant field is advantageous. The position offers an opportunity to significantly enhance the guest experience through effective sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations.
• Strong understanding of key business indicators and competitive trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to align with business objectives.
• Work closely with Senior Management to drive business needs.
• Contribute to the development of sales and marketing initiatives.
• Organize comprehensive information on hotel products and services.
• Produce accurate reports to meet hotel and management needs.
• Prepare and present proactive sales team contributions.
• Cooperate with other departments to enhance Guest experience.
• Prepare company contracts in line with pricing conditions.
• Monitor offers and discounts for repeat bookings.

Skills

Russian Speaker

Positive attitude

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Selling capabilities

Organizational skills

Knowledge of local market

Customer service commitment

Passion for sales

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant field

Job description

An Assistant Director of Sales manages the hotel sales and marketing plans by recommending growth efforts, monitoring progress and ensuring that the hotel is competitively positioned within the local marketplace.

What will I be doing

As Assistant Director of Sales you will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. An Assistant Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support
• Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
• Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company
• Prepare and present on a monthly basis the contribution focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel particularly Reservations and the Banqueting Department to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong comprehensive sales programs
• Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

What are we looking for

An Assistant Director of Sales serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills and values that follow:

• Russian Speaker is a must
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Strong leadership skills where it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
• Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
• Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Experience in a similar role with a proven track record
• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
• Degree level qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and midprice hotels. For over a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Required Experience

Director