Sales Manager -MICE

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated individual for a sales role focused on driving revenue through event space, rooms, and catering services. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel, alongside solid communication skills and a valid driver’s license.

The role includes building relationships with clients, participating in budget planning, and attending networking events, making it vital for success in the competitive Abu Dhabi market.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue by selling event space, rooms, and F&B outlets.
• Build relationships with clients and management.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Business acumen

Sales & Marketing knowledge

Knowledge of PMS Systems

Education

Relevant qualification in Sales & Marketing/Events or Hotel Management

Tools

Micros

FMC

Opera

Job description

Responsibilities

• Must be able to drive revenue by selling our event space, rooms and F&B Outlets.
• Grow our G&C, incentive, corporate groups and exhibition room nights.
• Build and maintain strong co‑operative and professional relationships with unit management and clients.
• Deliver and drive strategies for MICE segments.
• Participate in department budgeting and forecasting.
• Work with government bodies and local authorities.
• Set sales targets for the hotel and plan toward achieving the goal.
• Have contacts in the local market / international market.
• Conduct sight visits and inspections by hosting current as well as future clients.
• Understand, create, and prepare proposals and quotes.
• Plan and stage client functions, site inspections; follow‑up post‑function on client satisfaction.
• Promptly follow up on outstanding quotes, requests for proposals, sales enquiries, pending billing and closing PM’s.
• Be familiar with Micros / FMC / Opera and other hotel operating systems.
• Analyse client and market information and compile conclusive reports with recommendations for ongoing or new business.
• Contribute to weekly / monthly departmental meetings by liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Attend networking events and functions / make external sales calls.
• Be social media savvy with the ability to monitor, comment and follow up as required.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef / F&B Director in creating menus and pricing.
• Work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards.

If you have the following requirements feel free to apply:

• A self‑motivated, target orientated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• A relevant qualification relating to Sales & Marketing/Events or Hotel Management.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of PMS Systems.
• Must be available in Abu dhabi.