Cluster Sales Executive - Leisure - InterContinental Hotel & Residences Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality provider in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Sales Manager to lead leisure segment initiatives. This role involves developing strategies for travel agents and direct clients, while fostering relationships and delivering exceptional service. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in hospitality sales and strong knowledge of the local market. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience in a luxury hotel or hospitality setting.
• Established relationships with leisure travel industry partners.
• In-depth knowledge of the Abu Dhabi market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for leisure segment sales.
• Cultivate relationships with travel agents and tour operators.
• Monitor sales performance and provide reports to the sales director.
• Collaborate on creating tailored event packages.

Skills

Sales experience

Networking skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Job description

At InterContinental Hotel & Residences Abu Dhabi, we provide a world‑class experience that combines modern luxury with the charm of Arabian hospitality. Located in the heart of the city, we offer an exclusive experience for our leisure guests, with exceptional service, opulent accommodations, and vibrant culinary offerings.

Day‑to‑Day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly do:

Responsibilities

• Drive Leisure Segment Sales: Develop and implement strategies to attract and grow the leisure segment, including both individual travelers and groups, through tailored sales initiatives.
• Build & Maintain Relationships: Cultivate relationships with travel agents, tour operators, and direct clients to generate leisure business for the hotel and residences.
• Manage Key Accounts: Identify and target key accounts within the leisure segment, ensuring regular communication, understanding client needs, and delivering exceptional solutions.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with marketing, revenue, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of leisure packages and promotions.
• Sales Reporting & Forecasting: Monitor sales performance, track market trends, and provide regular reports and forecasts to the sales director.
• Event & Package Coordination: Collaborate on creating tailored event packages and experiences, from weekend getaways to family vacations, ensuring they align with the luxury standards of our brand.

Requirements

• Proven sales experience in the leisure segment of a luxury hotel or hospitality setting (minimum 2 years).
• Strong networking skills and established relationships within the leisure travel industry, including tour operators, travel agencies, and online platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence decision‑makers.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Abu Dhabi market and the leisure travel landscape.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple accounts.
• A proactive and results‑driven approach to sales, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

What You Can Expect

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever‑growing global family.