Regional Corporate Sales Leader – Luxury Hospitality

Rixos Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Hotels is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager - Corporate to lead regional sales initiatives across multiple properties in the Abu Dhabi region. You will drive revenue growth, identify new business opportunities, and build strong client relationships while guiding the sales team toward high performance.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of the hospitality market in the Middle East, especially luxury segments, and hands-on leadership to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive sales experience in the hospitality or related industry.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior sales leadership role, preferably in a multi-property or regional capacity.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in luxury market segments.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet regional business goals and revenue targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends to expand the customer base.
• Lead, motivate, and drive corporate groups and MICE opportunities to the hotel.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the sales team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Negotiate contracts and close high-value sales deals.
• Monitor and report on sales performance metrics (KPIs) to senior management.
• Prepare and present regular sales forecasts and business updates.
• Analyze sales data to improve strategies, target key sectors, and optimize performance.
• Work closely with marketing, product development, and customer service teams to align sales efforts with business objectives.
• Provide feedback on market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to improve product offerings.
• Prepare and manage the sales budget for the region.
• Ensure cost-effective sales operations and adherence to the financial guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Relationship management

Market analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Rixos Hotels is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager - Corporate to lead regional sales initiatives across multiple properties in the Abu Dhabi region. You will drive revenue growth, identify new business opportunities, and build strong client relationships while guiding the sales team toward high performance.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of the hospitality market in the Middle East, especially luxury segments, and hands-on leadership to achieve targets.