Cluster Sales Manager Leisure

ENNISMORE; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai are seeking a Sales Manager to drive revenue growth in the leisure segment. You will target high-net-worth individuals, families, luxury travellers, and leisure groups across key markets.

Lead tailored sales strategies, develop partnerships and campaigns, and collaborate with Marketing and Revenue teams to maximise bookings and guest satisfaction across both properties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales and business development, preferably luxury hotel sector.
• Experience with leisure travel and high-net-worth clients preferred.
• Strong understanding of luxury leisure travel trends, markets and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Identify new leisure opportunities and partnerships to maximise revenue.
• Develop leisure-focused sales strategies aligned with luxury properties' branding.
• Build relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, and luxury travel advisors.
• Monitor leisure sales performance and adjust strategies based on market trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Revenue to create campaigns and optimise guest journey.

Skills

Sales & Negotiation

Communication

Market Research

Relationship Management

Business Development

Leadership & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Sales & Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As the Sales Manager for Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and brand visibility with a strong focus on the leisure segment This role is responsible for attracting high-net-worth individuals vacationing families luxury travellers and leisure groups from key international and regional markets You will identify new business opportunities build strong commercial relationships and deliver tailored sales strategies to increase bookings maximise revenue and enhance the guest experience across both properties

Key Responsibilities

• Drive leisure revenue by targeting affluent travellers luxury vacationers families and leisure groups across key source markets Identify and leverage opportunities including holiday packages exclusive offers seasonal promotions and strategic partnerships to maximise revenue
• Develop and execute leisure-focused sales strategies for Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai aligned with the luxury positioning and individual identity of each property Develop tailored sales initiatives packages and promotions that appeal to different leisure segments while maximising profitability and guest satisfaction
• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with travel agencies tour operators luxury travel advisors DMCs and key leisure partners Develop relationships with high-value leisure clients and VIP guests supporting repeat business loyalty and positive brand advocacy
• Monitor and analyse leisure sales performance including bookings revenue contribution production and market trends Provide regular sales updates and insights identifying opportunities and adjusting strategies to support business objectives
• Stay informed on leisure travel trends emerging source markets consumer preferences and evolving luxury travel behaviours Monitor competitor positioning offerings and sales strategies to identify opportunities and maintain a competitive advantage
• Work closely with Marketing and Brand teams to develop compelling leisure campaigns content partnerships and promotional initiatives Collaborate with Operations to ensure a seamless guest journey from initial enquiry and booking through to the on-property experience Partner with Revenue Management and other commercial teams to optimise opportunities and maximise overall hotel performance

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and business development, preferably within the luxury hotel industry and with a strong focus on the leisure segment .Proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing new business and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.Strong understanding of luxury leisure travel , including relevant source markets, travel trends, customer behaviour and distribution channels.Experience working with luxury hotels, resorts, travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs and/or luxury travel advisors is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong Sales & Negotiation Skills: Ability to develop compelling proposals, negotiate effectively and convert opportunities into revenue with high-end leisure clients and trade partners.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence clients, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Market Research & Analysis: Ability to analyse market trends, customer behaviour, competitor activity and sales performance to identify opportunities and develop effective sales strategies.
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, luxury travel advisors, corporate partners and direct clients.
• Business Development: Proactive approach to identifying new accounts, partnerships and revenue opportunities across leisure segments.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead sales initiatives and work collaboratively with Marketing, Revenue, Operations and senior management to achieve shared commercial objectives.

Education

A Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, Hospitality Management , or a related field is preferred. Relevant certifications in sales, hospitality or commercial management will be considered an advantage.

Technical Proficiency

Familiarity with CRM systems and sales platforms for managing accounts, tracking leads, monitoring sales activity and generating reports. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite , particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience working with hotel sales systems and commercial reporting tools is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated, commercially driven and results-oriented , with a genuine passion for luxury hospitality and leisure travel. Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to identifying and converting new business opportunities. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels. Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departments and properties. Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Well-connected within the luxury travel, hospitality and leisure industry is highly desirable.

Language Skills

Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills, particularly French, German, Spanish, Arabic or other relevant international languages , would be an advantage.