Sales Manager

confidential; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to develop and execute innovative sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 5-star hotel sales, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a dynamic sales team while enhancing the hotel's presence in the luxury market.

Qualifications

• Previous/current Experience with 5-star Hotels for Rooms Sales & Venues.
• Strong understanding of the luxury market and client expectations.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving targets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients at all levels.
• Familiarity with Hotel software's and sales automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and enhance market share.
• Manage all aspects of the sales process, from prospecting to closing deals.
• Lead and mentor a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Build and nurture relationships with luxury travel agents and corporate clients.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitor activity.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and budgets for presentations.

Skills

Experience with 5-star Hotels

Understanding of luxury market

Driving sales growth

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Strong relationship building

Hotel software familiarity

Job description

A prestigious Luxury 5-Star Hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for our client's team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to maximize revenue and enhance the hotel's presence in the luxury market. You will lead a passionate sales team, establish and maintain relationships with high-profile clients, and actively seek new business opportunities to ensure the hotel's continued success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and enhance market share.

• Manage all aspects of the sales process, from prospecting and negotiating to closing deals and maintaining client relationships.

• Lead and mentor a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.

• Build and nurture relationships with luxury travel agents, corporate clients, and event planners.

• Conduct market research and analyze competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.

• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and budgets for senior management presentations.

Skills

• Previous/current Experience with 5-star Hotels for Rooms Sales & Venues.
• Strong understanding of the luxury market and client expectations.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving targets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients at all levels.
• Familiarity with Hotel software's and sales automation tools.