Sales Executive

AccorHotels Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai is seeking a motivated sales professional to identify new business opportunities and maintain strong relationships with clients. Responsibilities include conducting sales presentations, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with marketing teams to ensure client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of hotel operations and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the hotel's growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hotel operations, services and amenities.
• Familiarity with sales techniques and marketing strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct sales presentations and tours of the hotel.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients.
• Analyze market trends for growth opportunities.
• Work closely with marketing and event management teams.
• Assist clients in planning events.
• Prepare regular reports on sales activities.

Skills

Understanding of hotel operations

Sales techniques and marketing strategies

Strong administrative skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Job description

Company Description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units,with254 uniquely designed hotelrooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 Branded Residences, spread over 75 floors,SLS Dubaiisone of the tallest hotelsand residences in the region.

Awondrous and strikinglandmark in Downtown District, designed by theaward- winning architects andinterior designer Paul Bishop,the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

Job Description

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and outreach to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
• Conduct sales presentations and tours of the hotel for prospective clients, showcasing the facilities, services, and unique offerings.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients for room bookings, events, and other services, ensuring profitability while meeting client needs.
• Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and client feedback to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in sales strategies.
• Work closely with the marketing, front office, and event management teams to coordinate efforts and ensure seamless execution of client requests.
• Assist clients in planning events, including meetings, conferences, and weddings, by providing guidance on available services and options.
• Prepare regular reports on sales activities, revenue generation, and market trends to track performance against targets.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hotel operations, services, and amenities, as well as market trends affecting the hospitality sector.
• Familiarity with sales techniques, marketing strategies, and promotional tactics that drive business.
• Possess a gracious, friendly and fun demeanor
• Strong administrative skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork