Sales Manager – Leisure

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences is seeking an experienced Sales Manager - Leisure to drive leisure segment revenue and build strong partnerships with travel trade partners. You will identify opportunities across local, regional, and international markets, and work closely with Sales & Marketing, Revenue and Operations to maximize room revenue and market share.

Responsibilities include developing strategic sales plans, maintaining relationships with tour operators, travel agencies,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Leisure Sales Manager or similar role in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of leisure travel markets including tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers, OTAs, and DMCs.
• Proven track record in driving leisure room night production, revenue, and market share.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to develop strategic sales plans and identify market opportunities.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, able to manage multiple accounts and projects.
• Experience with trade shows, sales missions, industry events, and client engagement.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data and revenue trends.
• Collaborative team player with Revenue, Marketing, Reservations and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive leisure segment revenue and build strong partnerships with travel trade partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers, and DMCs; identify new opportunities across local, regional and international markets.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing, Revenue and Operations to create and execute strategic sales plans.
• Maximize room revenue, increase market share, and enhance the hotel's visibility in the leisure travel sector.
• Contribute to Hyatt's guest-experience standards while achieving commercial targets.

Skills

Leisure sales

Hospitality knowledge

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Market insights

Trade shows

Job description

About Hyatt

At Hyatt, care connects us. It all starts with people who care. We believe in the power of belonging – making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape, and your individuality is celebrated.

The Role

As a Sales Manager - Leisure, you will play a key role in driving leisure segment revenue, building strong partnerships with travel trade partners, and positioning the property as a preferred destination for leisure travelers. You will develop and maintain relationships with tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers, DMCs, and other leisure travel partners, while identifying new business opportunities across local, regional, and international markets.

Working closely with Sales & Marketing, Revenue and Operations teams, you will create and execute strategic sales plans that maximize room revenue, increase market share, and enhance the hotel's visibility within the leisure travel sector. Your efforts will directly contribute to the property's commercial success while delivering Hyatt's commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

What We Offer

At Hyatt, we open doors. There's a home for every stage of your career. With us, you'll discover opportunities you may not have known existed. We nurture curiosity and support your growth through professional training, development programs, and internal mobility across brands and international locations. Here, you are empowered to build a meaningful and rewarding career, develop valuable industry relationships, and contribute to creating unforgettable travel experiences for guests from around the world.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Leisure Sales Manager, Sales Manager, or a similar sales role within the hospitality industry.


• Strong knowledge of leisure travel markets, including tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers, online travel partners, and destination management companies (DMCs).


• Demonstrated success in driving leisure room night production, revenue growth, and market share.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills.


• Strong relationship-building abilities with a customer-focused approach and a deep understanding of leisure traveler trends and market dynamics.


• Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans, identify emerging market opportunities, and achieve business objectives.


• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.


• Experience participating in trade shows, sales missions, industry events, and client engagement activities.


• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data, market intelligence, and revenue trends.


• Collaborative team player who works effectively with Revenue Management, Marketing, Reservations, and Operations teams to maximize commercial results.