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Sales Manager Leisure for EU Market

RIXOS

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A prestigious resort in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sales Manager for the EU market. The ideal candidate will enhance leisure business by forging partnerships with travel agencies and managing sales activities. This role requires strong experience in hospitality sales and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales or hospitality sales management.
  • Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to attract and grow leisure business from the EU.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners.
  • Conduct regular sales calls and roadshows in Europe.

Skills

Negotiation
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Product Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Opera
Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sales 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, and representing the brand in key European feeder markets.

Key Responsibilities :

  1. Develop and implement sales strategies to attract and grow leisure business from the EU region.
  2. Build and maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners, wholesalers, and tour operators.
  3. Conduct regular sales calls and roadshows within Europe to strengthen market presence.
  4. Identify market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to inform business decisions.
  5. Coordinate with revenue, marketing, and reservations teams to ensure alignment of offers and availability.
  6. Represent the property at international trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events relevant to the EU market.
  7. Prepare regular reports on sales activity, market feedback, and revenue performance.
  8. Maintain a high level of product knowledge to effectively promote all aspects of the property.

Qualifications :

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
  2. Proven experience in leisure sales with a focus on the EU market (minimum 3–5 years).
  3. Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape.
  4. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales or hospitality sales management.
  5. Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a hotel or hospitality environment.
  6. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
  8. Proficient in CRM and hotel sales management systems (e.g., Opera, Salesforce).
  9. Ability to analyze market data and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.
  10. Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language (German, Italian, French, Spanish, or others) is a strong advantage.

Additional Information :

Your team and working environment :

  • Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort where exclusivity and luxury define every experience. Located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island, overlooking the Arabian Gulf, it offers a luxurious family getaway.
  • At Accor, we are Heartists!

Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything you do? Join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, where we engage with our guests and each other in a personal and meaningful way, delivering heartfelt hospitality in an engaging, enthusiastic, and professionally rewarding environment.

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