Assistant director of Sales

InterContinental Hotels Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Jeddah is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales to drive sales and lead a team. You will manage sales activities, achieve targets, and develop relationships with key clients. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in marketing and at least four years of experience in hotel sales, with strong knowledge of local business trends. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing.
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and trends.
• Must speak local language(s).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily sales activities and coach the sales team.
• Hit personal and team sales goals for maximum profitability.
• Create and implement sales plans to drive occupancy and increase sales.

Skills

Sales management

Team coaching

Developing client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for an Assistant Director of Sales with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential
• Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability
• Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, foodand beverage and banquet sales
• Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts

What We need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent inmarketing or related field
• Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required
• Must speak local language(s)

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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