Sales Manager at The Plaza Doha LXR Hotels & Resorts

Greenfix Property Care; Qatar; On-site; QAR 182,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Qatar is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive business growth. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, developing customer accounts, negotiating rates with clients, and managing a sales team. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a successful sales background. This role offers an opportunity to lead market strategies and enhance customer service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role with proven success.
• Flexibility to adapt to various work situations.
• Excellent grooming standards are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends to identify business leads.
• Develop customer accounts and drive business into the hotel.
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Manage and develop the sales team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Customer service commitment

Ability to work under pressure

Sales experience with proven track record

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager analyses local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognise potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the sales team

What are we looking for?

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

Nice-to-have capabilities

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing team members are at the heart of it all!