Manager Event Sales - Hotel Sales

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave policy

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Other employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Manager Event Sales to join the resort’s Hotel Sales team. Lead event-focused sales efforts, handle inquiries, negotiate terms, and capitalize on revenue opportunities across venues.

The role requires strong communication, strategic planning, and ability to build and maintain high-level client relationships in a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Marketing or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience; minimum of 5 years in hotel sales.
• Proficient in MS Office and hotel operating systems.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and handle events and group inquiries, negotiate room rates and minimum F&B expenditure, and maximize group business; develop repeat business.
• Monitor group and event budgets to meet quarterly and yearly targets.
• Develop and grow relationships within corporate, association and incentive markets through proactive prospecting and client engagement; include site inspections and on-property entertainment.
• Represent Wynn Al Marjan Island at trade shows and industry events; execute strategic plans for the territory.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote events and generate sales reports.
• Attend industry events and network to stay ahead of trends and build long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Event Sales and the VP of Hotel Sales.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Marketing or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Delphi

Hotel operating systems

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island:

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Manager Event Sales to join the resort’s Hotel Sales team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and handle events and group inquiries, negotiate room rates, minimum food and beverage expenditure, and room-to-space ratios to obtain group business and meet individual/department objectives. Identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities for all possible points of sales for the Resort and develop a culture of repeat business with the clients.
• Monitoring group & event budgets ensuring that targets are met with the quarter and the full period of the year.
• Develop and grow new and existing relationships within the corporate, association, and incentive markets through proactive prospecting, sales calls, and client engagement activities, including site inspections and on-property client entertainment.
• Represent the resort at tradeshows and industry events while upholding five-star standards. Execute strategic plans for the territory with hit lists and annual business plans to measure results.
• Continuously innovate and come up with new ideas to propose to internal and external parties. Understand fully the destination to ensure programs and offerings from local DMCs will always feature Wynn Al Marjan Island.
• Promote a team-oriented work environment within respective teams by offering guidance and support to team members, including coordinators, to encourage teamwork and ensure all duties meet department and resort standards.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to promote events and increase sales. This includes generating reports on sales performance and recommending improvements
• Attending industry events and networking opportunities to stay current on trends and build long-lasting relationships with clients
• Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Director of Event Sales and the VP of Hotel Sales.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required in Hotel Management, Marketing or Business Administration preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in hotel sales
• Proficiency with MS Office, Delphi and hotel operating systems
• Requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with company goals
• Ability to achieve established quarterly individual room night goals
• Strong problem-solving skills to address client needs while maximizing company revenue
• Expertise in cultivating and maintaining long-term client relationships

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.

• an excellent leave policy
• a healthcare package
• life insurance
• incentive programs
• other employee benefits