Assistant Sales Manager, Leisure Travel

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel chain in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled manager to drive the luxury leisure segment strategy. This role involves developing action plans, maintaining customer relationships, and attending business events to boost sales. Preferred candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in 5-star properties, a relevant degree, and excellent English skills. International travel may be required, making this a dynamic opportunity to advance your career in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a Luxury 5* property.
• Open to international travel for business purposes.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute luxury leisure segment strategy for assigned markets.
• Prepare action plans for existing and new target accounts.
• Attend trade shows and networking events to generate leads.
• Analyze market trends and maintain business relationships.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Customer relationship management

Market trend analysis

Data analysis

Networking

Bilingualism (English required, additional language preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma Holder

Job description

Description

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From the very first opening of the St. Regis New York, St. Regis has stood as a symbol of uncompromising elegance and bespoke service. As the original house of luxury, St. Regis continues to redefine modern luxury through great service. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi merges authentic Arabian hospitality with more than a hundred years of bespoke St. Regis tradition.

Crafted for modern connoisseurs who desire exceptional experiences, the St. Regis Abu Dhabi is the social epicenter for royalty, discerning travelers and luminaries in the art of living. The hotel comprises 283 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 55 suites, most of which boast breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi city, including the extraordinary Abu Dhabi Suite, the highest suspended suite in the world connecting the two Nation Towers.

The St. Regis is part of Marriott International, a brand leader offering the most powerful portfolio in the industry: more than 30 leading brands and nearly 9100 properties in 142 countries and territories, giving people more ways to connect, experience and expand their world. At the heart of the St. Regis, our exceptional staff—whom we address as Hosts—are the ultimate luxury ambassadors dedicated to providing our guests with an exquisite stay and unforgettable experiences. Pursue your passion and grow your expertise at Abu Dhabi’s best address: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, the house of luxury, which is awarded with the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5Star Rating.

Job Requirement

Develops, executes, and drives the luxury leisure segment strategy for the assigned markets and account base. Prepares action plans against existing as well as new target accounts to achieve and exceed sales, identifies and uncovers new prospect accounts for acquisition through a variety of channels, and converts new accounts into loyal accounts through targeted sales activities, maximizing rooms but also groups/catering revenues for the hotel. Attends trade shows, conferences, industry meetings, networking events, workshops, and executes national & international sales trips (travel required), sales calls, site inspections, familiarization trips, and client strong internal/external customer relationships.

Analyses and maintains business relationships/knowledge of customers, market trends, and in regular business reviews and sales progress reports; directs, collects, and analyzes data and communicates all information as required.

Coordinates internally with the relevant departments in the planning, administration, and execution of selected client functions, correspondence, and communication to customers, in-house VIP guests, reporting other sales and marketing activities and overall duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma Holder
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience in a Luxury 5* property.
• License or Certification: Driver’s License preferred.
• Open to International Travel for business purposes.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal, required; additional language preferred.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and the greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience

Manager