Business Development Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

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 while representing the brand in key European feeder markets.

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

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Business Marketing or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in leisure sales with a strong focus on the EU market (minimum 35 years)
• Excellent knowledge of the European travel trade landscape
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales or hospitality sales management.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in CRM and hotel sales management systems (e.g. Opera Salesforce).
• Ability to analyze market data and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is a strong advantage. German Italian French or Spanish (or any other)

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