Sales Manager - Corporate

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Sales Manager – Corporate for Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail to drive corporate revenue and expand the hotel’s market presence in Qatar and the GCC.

You will develop new business opportunities, manage key accounts, conduct sales calls and site inspections, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with Revenue Management to maximize occupancy and revenue while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven hotel sales experience, preferably at Sales Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of the GCC corporate market.
• Established corporate network is an advantage.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent business development and account management skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and results-driven.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate sales and achieve revenue targets.
• Develop new corporate business and key accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct sales calls, client visits, and site inspections.
• Negotiate corporate rates, contracts, and business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Work with Revenue Management to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Represent the hotel at networking events and industry activities.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

GCC market knowledge

Networking

Sales targets

Negotiation

Account management

Business development

Guest experience

Job description

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for hospitality, business development, and building strong corporate relationships? As our Sales Manager – Corporate, you will play a key role in driving corporate revenue and hotel’s presence in the market. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key corporate accounts, and building long-term partnerships that drive occupancy, revenue, and business growth.

Open the door to a great stay and endless possibilities at Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail. Strategically located just 10 minutes from downtown Doha, a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail offers modern serviced apartments for guests looking for a home away from home in Qatar. Stylishly designed and furnished with thoughtful amenities for short or extended stays, each serviced apartment is fitted with separate bedrooms, a living area, a full kitchen, a laundry machine and a workspace for the perfect blend of work, relax, and play. A collection of one, two- and three-bedroom apartments are available for single professionals or families looking to stay in the rapidly developing business district of Lusail. Maintain your workout regimen in the fully equipped Fitness Centre, or take a dip in the swimming pool. Grab your essentials at The Pantry, a 24-hour convenience store. Shop unique items from local and international brands all in one space at My Space Café & Concept Store. Complimentary Wi‑Fi internet access is available for guests to work and stay connected. Discover what Doha has to offer with famous attractions such as the historic Lusail Stadium, Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, Corniche, The Pearl, Westbay, Lagoona Mall and Place Vendome Mall with just a 10–15-minute drive away.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Drive corporate sales and achieve revenue targets
• Develop new corporate business and key accounts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Conduct sales calls, client visits, and site inspections
• Negotiate corporate rates, contracts, and business opportunities
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Work with Revenue Management to maximize occupancy and revenue
• Represent the hotel at networking events and industry activities
• Proven hotel sales experience, preferably at Sales Manager level
• Strong knowledge of the GCC corporate market
• Established corporate network is an advantage
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent business development and account management skills
• Proactive, commercially minded, and results-driven
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

What We Need From You

• Proven hotel sales experience, preferably at Sales Manager level
• Strong knowledge of the GCC corporate market
• Established corporate network is an advantage
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent business development and account management skills
• Proactive, commercially minded, and results-driven
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

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