Leisure Sales: Assistant Director (Dubai)

Kempinski; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Dubai is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales - Leisure to drive leisure sales, support the Director of Sales, and maximize revenue across assigned markets. The role requires coordinating with sales teams, attending client events, and ensuring strategic contracting.

The candidate will possess 5+ years in a 4/5 star hotel, strong negotiation and selling skills, and fluency in English with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in a 4/5 star hotel or luxury hospitality setting.
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment.
• Local language – excellent oral and written skills.
• English – excellent oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Sales in managing the Sales Team, especially in their absence.
• Attend meetings, calls, client appointments and events as assigned.
• Manage key accounts and prospect new business to maximize revenue and market share.
• Conduct site inspections and respond to tentative bookings.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel's services, pricing, and competitor landscape.
• Prepare and execute an annual sales action plan in collaboration with the Director of Sales/Commercial Director.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Selling Skills

Planning/organisation

Adaptability

Flexibility

Initiative

Multinational environment

English (excellent)

Education

University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Opera/Micros Fidelio Opera

Job description

Kempinski Dubai is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales - Leisure to drive leisure sales, support the Director of Sales, and maximize revenue across assigned markets. The role requires coordinating with sales teams, attending client events, and ensuring strategic contracting.

The candidate will possess 5+ years in a 4/5 star hotel, strong negotiation and selling skills, and fluency in English with excellent communication abilities.