Assistant Sales Manager, Leisure

Avani Hotels and Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager – Leisure to develop and manage leisure business, driving revenue and strengthening key market relationships. The role reports to the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing and collaborates with Revenue, Reservations, and Marketing to maximize opportunities.

Based in Dubai, the position focuses on growing leisure accounts, conducting client engagements, and representing the hotel at trade shows and networking events to

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.
• Identify new leisure business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, and account reviews.
• Achieve assigned revenue and room-night targets.
• Support contracting, rate negotiations, promotions, and seasonal offers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and account performance.
• Work closely with Revenue, Reservations, and Marketing to maximize business opportunities.
• Participate in trade shows, roadshows, sales missions, and networking events.
• Maintain accurate sales activities, account records, and regular performance updates.
• Represent the hotel professionally and promote its products and services across assigned markets.

Job description

Job Location: Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites

At Avani, we’re all about finding that perfect balance — between cool and kind, design and function, service and privacy. We’ve built our hotels and resorts around this philosophy: vibrant social spaces that vibe with the day, stylish rooms that simply work, and honest, locally inspired food. We embrace an upbeat service culture that genuinely respects the art of hospitality.

With a growing portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, Avani is a brand on the move. If you take real pride in the little things — and believe that a warm welcome and a genuine smile make all the difference — you’ll fit right in here.

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, the Assistant Sales Manager – Leisure is responsible for developing and managing leisure business for Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites , with a focus on driving revenue and strengthening key market relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.
• Identify new leisure business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, and account reviews.
• Achieve assigned revenue and room-night targets.
• Support contracting, rate negotiations, promotions, and seasonal offers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and account performance.
• Work closely with Revenue, Reservations, and Marketing to maximize business opportunities.
• Participate in trade shows, roadshows, sales missions, and networking events.
• Maintain accurate sales activities, account records, and regular performance updates.
• Represent the hotel professionally and promote its products and services across assigned markets.