Sales Manager - Leisure

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton seeks a Sales Manager - Leisure to generate and manage group sales, delivering memorable guest experiences. You will lead the end-to-end sales process, negotiate contracts, and cultivate relationships with key market segments to grow room revenue and profitability.

In this role, you will analyze hotel and market trends, develop targeted sales strategies, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or sales of group business.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and lead negotiations.
• Strong understanding of market trends and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business: research, prospect, and qualify leads to drive group sales and exceed goals.
• Build and maintain client relationships as the primary contact for assigned segments and develop new accounts.
• Develop targeted sales strategies based on hotel and market trends to meet sales goals.
• Lead end-to-end sales process: prepare proposals, conduct site visits, negotiate terms, and finalize contracts.
• Manage booking details: coordinate room, F&B, and meeting space, and ensure accurate account and reservation data entry.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Sales Manager - Leisure, you’re not just generating and managing group sales – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Generate and convert new business: Research, prospect, and qualify leads through proactive outreach and database mining to drive group sales and exceed lead generation goals
• Build and maintain client relationships: Serve as the primary contact for assigned market segments, nurturing existing accounts and developing new ones to grow room revenue and overall profitability
• Develop targeted sales strategies: Analyze hotel and market trends to create and execute business plans and marketing initiatives that capture demand and meet sales goals
• Lead end-to-end sales process: Prepare proposals, conduct site visits, negotiate terms, and secure contracts tailored to client needs while maximizing revenue
• Manage booking details: Coordinate customer requirements including room, food and beverage, and meeting space, and ensure accurate and timely entry of account and reservation information in the hotel’s sales management system

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.