Senior Sales Manager - Leisure (5-Star Hotel Experience)

Apt Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for their luxury hotel in Dubai. This exciting role requires a dynamic sales professional with a strong network in the leisure travel industry and a deep understanding of the international tourism markets. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships, executing sales strategies, and managing contracts while representing the hotel at trade shows. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact the leisure segment's growth and success.

Benefits

Transportation Allowance

Telephone Allowance

Fully Furnished Studio

Standard Non-Cash Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in a 5-star hotel focusing on leisure.
• Strong network within key source markets such as Europe, Russia/CIS, and China.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with DMCs, travel agencies, and tour operators.
• Develop and execute leisure segment sales strategies and action plans.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Market Analysis

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Description

Apt Resources is hiring a Senior Sales Manager Leisure for our client, a luxury hotel in Dubai. This role is ideal for a driven hospitality sales professional with strong ties to the leisure travel industry and a solid understanding of the international and GCC tourism markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate relationships with DMCs, travel agencies, tour operators, and bed banks
2. Develop and execute leisure segment sales strategies and action plans
3. Manage contracts, oversee familiarization trips, and represent the hotel at trade shows
4. Analyze market trends and deliver competitive insights and reporting

Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years of sales experience in a 5-star hotel focusing on leisure
2. Strong network within key source markets such as Europe, Russia/CIS, and China
3. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or Marketing
4. Proficient in Opera PMS and familiar with hotel distribution channels
5. Fluent in English (Russian is a plus); strong negotiation and presentation skills

Benefits

Basic monthly salary: AED 10,000, transportation and telephone allowances, fully furnished studio, and other standard non-cash benefits.