Assistant Director of Sales

InterContinental Hotels Group; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales in the Riyadh Region. This role involves managing sales activities, coaching a team, and implementing sales strategies to maximize revenue. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and over four years of experience in hotel sales. Employees can expect competitive salaries and great benefits, including discounts and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting.
• Direct supervisory experience over a sales team is required.
• Must speak local language(s).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily sales activities and coach your team.
• Achieve personal and team sales goals for profitability.
• Create and implement sales plans to increase occupancy and sales.
• Produce and review monthly performance reports.
• Maintain relationships with key clients.

Skills

Sales management

Coaching

Client relationship management

Knowledge of local business trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for 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, food and 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 in marketing 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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