Groups and Events Sales Manager

Experience; Muscat; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay program

Health & wellness

Learning & development

Job summary

Specialized Import and Trading LLC - Oman, muscat is seeking a Group & Events Sales Manager to lead proactive sales across Oman and UAE. You will develop and manage local and international corporate accounts, handle group and event sales, and drive opportunities through CVENT, Lanyon, and RFP platforms.

The role requires proven group sales experience in the UAE hospitality/events sector, strong MICE knowledge, and excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in group sales and corporate accounts in UAE hospitality or events.
• Strong knowledge of corporate groups and events market.
• Hands-on experience with MICE, and RFP platforms such as CVENT and Lanyon.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively generates leads and closes deals.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive sales for group bookings and events.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of local and regional corporate accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities and maintain existing relationships through regular sales calls, meetings, and presentations.
• Manage group inquiries from quotation to contract execution, ensuring smooth transition to the operations team.
• Help to coordinate MICE business using tools such as CVENT, Lanyon, and RFP platforms.
• Establish strong relationships with international embassies, consulates, and government institutions for group and event-related opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure client satisfaction and successful event execution.
• Track and report on sales performance metrics and forecasts.

Skills

Group sales

Corporate account mgmt

MICE

RFP platforms

Negotiation

Presentation skills

English fluency

Tools

CVENT

Lanyon

Job description

Specialized Import and Trading LLC - Oman, muscat

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Group& Events Sales Manager to lead proactive sales efforts across Oman and UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and managing key Local Corporate and International Accounts, handling Group and Event Sales, and managing all opportunities through platforms such as CVENT, Lanyon, and RFP management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive proactive sales for group bookings and events
• Develop and manage a portfolio of local and regional corporate accounts.
• Generate new business opportunities and maintain existing relationships through regular sales calls, meetings, and presentations.
• Manage group inquiries from quotation to contract execution, ensuring smooth transition to the operations team.
• Help to coordinate MICE business using tools such as CVENT, Lanyon, and RFP platforms.
• Establish strong relationships with international embassies, consulates, and government institutions for group and event-related opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure client satisfaction and successful event execution.
• Track and report on sales performance metrics and forecasts.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in group sales and corporate account management within the UAE hospitality or events sector.
• Strong knowledge corporate & groups and events market.
• Hands-on experience with MICE business and RFP platforms such as CVENT and Lanyon.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively generates leads and close deals.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.