Sales Manager Corporate MICE - The St Regis Downtown Dubai

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive sales professional to drive business growth in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on building long-term customer relationships and achieving personal sales goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and marketing, complemented by a relevant degree. You will engage with clients, manage sales activities, and utilize market knowledge to maximize revenue. Join a forward-thinking company committed to customer service excellence and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and marketing with a focus on customer relationships.
• Understanding of market trends and customer service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Soliciting and handling sales opportunities to achieve sales objectives.
• Building and strengthening relationships with customers for future bookings.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Education

2-year degree in Business Administration

4-year Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Assists in leading all day-to-day activities related to sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in sales and marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary, and not duplicative.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
• Develops relationships within the community to strengthen and expand the customer base for sales opportunities.
• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides accurate, complete, and effective turnover to Event Management.

Managing Sales Activities

• Participates in sales calls with members of the sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of booked business (e.g., generating proposals, writing contracts, customer correspondence).

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue

• Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.
• Understands overall market conditions, competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand, etc., and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs.
• Gains understanding of the location's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business issues and concerns to offer better business solutions.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Supports the company's service and relationship strategy to drive customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Serves our customers to grow share of the account.
• Executes and supports the company's customer service standards.
• Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the company.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis such as disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Required Experience:

Manager