Sales Manager â Leisure for EU Market

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sales Manager Leisure to grow its market within Europe. The ideal candidate will develop sales strategies and build relationships with travel agencies and tour operators. A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and proven sales experience in the EU market are preferred. The position offers a full-time contract with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leisure sales with a strong focus on the EU market (minimum 3–5 years).
• Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets in hotel or hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to attract leisure business from the EU region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners.
• Conduct regular sales calls and roadshows within Europe.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Market analysis

Fluent in English

Proficiency in additional European language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Sales management systems (e.g. Opera, Salesforce)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager Leisure (EU Market) to develop and grow our leisure segment within the European market. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue through strategic partnerships with travel agencies tour operators while representing the brand in key European feeder markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to attract and grow leisure business from the EU region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners wholesalers and tour operators
• Conduct regular sales calls and roadshows within Europe to strengthen market presence
• Identify market trends customer needs and competitive landscape to inform business decisions
• Coordinate with revenue marketing and reservations teams to ensure alignment of offers and availability
• Represent the property at international trade shows exhibitions and networking events relevant to the EU market
• Prepare regular reports on sales activity market feedback and revenue performance
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge to effectively promote all aspects of the property

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Business Marketing or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in leisure sales with a strong focus on the EU market (minimum 35 years)
• Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales or hospitality sales management.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in CRM and hotel sales management systems (e.g. Opera Salesforce).
• Ability to analyze market data and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is a strong advantage. German Italian French or Spanish (or any other)

Additional Information

• Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
• At Accor we are Heartists!

Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do If so then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island every day we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging enthusiastic and professionally rewarding

Your team and working environment

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time