Sales Manager Corporate and Long Stay

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates for Accor worldwide

Learning programs and qualifications

Career growth across the world

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Sales Manager - Corporate and Long Stay to drive business from corporate and long-stay clients, maintain key accounts, and support the Director of Sales and Marketing in delivering the hotel's sales strategy.

You will conduct sales calls, update the Sales Database, prepare monthly and weekly reports, participate in trade shows, host client visits, and respond to tender requests in collaboration with the DOSM to meet room night targets.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience in the hospitality sector is required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining existing corporate accounts and sourcing new business to achieve occupancy and room revenue targets.
• Conduct sales calls to corporate and Long Stay accounts as assigned by the DOSM.
• Maintain the Sales Database and prepare monthly/weekly reports for DOSM.
• Coordinate with the Sales Team on monthly activity plans and participate in trade shows and events.

Skills

Strong analytical

Organisational skills

Networking

Hospitality sector experience

Communication skills

Flexibility under pressure

Language skills an asset

Education

Business degree

Job description

Sales Manager - Corporate and Long Stay

As Sales Manager Corporate and Long Stay you will be responsible to provide professional and friendly service to all patrons. To assist The Director of Sales and Marketing in the service of Sales and Marketing.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
  Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What you will be doing:

• Maintaining existing corporate accounts and sourcing new business to achieve the hotels targeted occupancy and room revenue.
• Conduct sales calls to existing and prospective corporate and Long Stay accounts as per areas assigned by DOSM.
• Maintenance of all sales activities and account information in the Sales Database.
• In conjunction with the Sales Team preparation and action of monthly sales activities plan.
• Entertaining of qualified clients within the hotel F&B Outlets.
• Attend and assist in the co-ordination of hotel functions as requested by DOSM.
• Maintain high profile within the travel industry and foster relationships with corporate accounts and Long Term Market.
• Preparation of monthly report to Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Prepare a weekly sales report to be emailed to the DOSM by COB each Week.
• To ensure sufficient levels of hotel digital presence across various channels is held by key corporate accounts. Take regular initiatives via email communication with these accounts.
• To respond to tender requests from corporate and government clients in conjunction with DOSM. All submissions are to be approved by the DOSM prior to distribution.
• Interstate sales trips may be required however this will be dependent on the sales and marketing budget and approval by DOSM.
• Participation in selected trade shows.
• Ensure companies of which you are responsible are being tracked in accordance with their room night targets on a monthly basis and report as per the guidelines set out by the DOSM.
• Attend weekly sales meetings with the DOSM.
• Conduct site inspections and host familiarization visits when required.
• Attend monthly review meetings with DOSM to discuss results versus goals in the annual sales call plan and company sales strategy.
• To be flexible to carry out other duties and assignments as requested by the DOSM.

Qualifications :

Your experience and skills include:

• Strong analytical organisational and networking skills
• Relevant experience in the hospitality sector
• Business degree or any relevant qualification (advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to delivering high-level customer service
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and on own initiative
• Additional language skills are an asset

Additional Information :

Visa requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai. Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from place of origin.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor

Guided by our purposePioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality Connecting Cultures with Heartfelt Care.we empower every team member to bring their passion and creativity to life.

At Accor we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity responsible tourism sustainable development community outreach and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.

Joining the team where you can be all you are grow and create your path work with purpose and enjoy and feel valued.

By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit what you love care for the world dare to challenge the status quo!#HOSPITALITY IS A WORK OF HEART

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time