Sales Manager â Leisure for EU Market

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury resort in Abu Dhabi seeks a Sales Manager for the EU Market, responsible for driving revenue in the leisure segment. The ideal candidate will utilize strong relationships with travel partners and strategic marketing to enhance market presence. This full-time position requires expertise in hospitality sales, ideally with experience in the European market.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in hotel or hospitality sales management.
• Experience in leisure sales focused on the EU market.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in another European language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for the EU market.
• Build relationships with travel trade partners and tour operators.
• Prepare regular sales activity reports and market feedback.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Business Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Sales management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedSales 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 :

Your team and working environment:

• 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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time