Leisure Sales Manager (Assistant) - Dubai Hotel

Avani Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites seeks an Assistant Sales Manager – Leisure to grow and manage leisure business, driving revenue and strengthening relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, you will conduct sales calls, site visits, and account reviews, while supporting contracting, rate negotiations, and promotions to maximize room-nights and revenue.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure sales and account management preferred.
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.
• Strong negotiation and contract skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.
• Identify leisure business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, and account reviews.
• Achieve assigned revenue and room-night targets.
• Support contracting, rate negotiations, promotions, and seasonal offers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Reservations, and Marketing to maximize opportunities.
• Participate in trade shows, roadshows, sales missions, and networking events.
• Maintain accurate sales activities and account records.

Skills

Leisure sales

Key account management

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Travel trade relationships

Job description

Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites seeks an Assistant Sales Manager – Leisure to grow and manage leisure business, driving revenue and strengthening relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, you will conduct sales calls, site visits, and account reviews, while supporting contracting, rate negotiations, and promotions to maximize room-nights and revenue.