Leisure Sales Manager — Dubai

Avani Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites seeks a Sales Manager to drive leisure business, manage key relationships, and secure new opportunities. You will lead rate negotiations, promotions and contracting, while coordinating with Revenue, Reservations and Marketing to maximize hotel performance.

The role requires establishing strong relationships with tour operators, DMCs and travel agencies, plus representing the hotel at industry events to grow market share.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure sales and managing relationships with hotel clients.
• Ability to identify and secure new leisure business opportunities.
• Proven track record of meeting revenue targets in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers and travel agencies.
• Identify and secure new leisure business opportunities across key markets.
• Manage and grow existing accounts to achieve revenue and room-night targets.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, site inspections and regular account reviews.
• Lead contracting, rate negotiations, promotions and seasonal offers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Reservations and Marketing to optimize performance.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, roadshows and industry events.
• Maintain accurate sales activities, forecasts and account records.
• Support the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing in executing the leisure sales strategy.

Skills

Leisure sales

Key account management

Negotiation

Client relationship building

Job description

Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites seeks a Sales Manager to drive leisure business, manage key relationships, and secure new opportunities. You will lead rate negotiations, promotions and contracting, while coordinating with Revenue, Reservations and Marketing to maximize hotel performance.

The role requires establishing strong relationships with tour operators, DMCs and travel agencies, plus representing the hotel at industry events to grow market share.