Director of Sales

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative hospitality group as a Director of Sales, where your leadership will drive an engaged team towards achieving revenue goals and enhancing guest satisfaction. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the sales strategy, build key relationships, and represent the hotel at prestigious events. Located in the heart of Dubai, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and excellence. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel sales experience required.
• Strong decision-making and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Key Account lists across all market segments.
• Lead the sales team to achieve budgeted revenue and operational targets.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Customer Relationship Management

Decision-Making Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Hotel Management Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Job Description

The Director of Sales is an ambassador of our engaging service and authentic local experiences in locations of unrivaled presence. Your leadership and vision will foster an engaged team focused on budget achievement, maximizing market share, operational results, and guest satisfaction.

Scope Of Responsibility

• Develop Key Account and Target Account lists across all market segments.
• Liaise with Global Sales to secure and activate Key Accounts.
• Create a Direct Sales Plan to target and activate Accounts.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, roadshows, and signature events.
• Train the sales team in customer relationship building efforts prior to hotel opening.
• Participate in strategic planning, revenue forecasting, and ensure environmental commitments, safety, and security.
• Achieve or surpass budgeted revenue and RevPAR index.
• Lead sales departments to meet financial and operational targets through effective organization, policies, and training.
• Demonstrate commitment to service excellence, foster a positive work environment, and motivate colleagues to deliver top service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Hotel Management degree with at least 2 years of hotel sales experience.
• Strategic, proactive, with strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all organizational levels.
• Creative, professional leader with sound HR and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

Located in downtown Dubai, Swissotel Al Murooj offers a prime location opposite The Dubai Mall, near Burj Khalifa, with easy access to Dubai Metro, DIFC, World Trade Centre, and Dubai International Airport.