Sales Executive

Rotana Hotels; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels in Riyadh is seeking a passionate Sales Executive to drive direct and group business, build lasting client relationships, and deliver exceptional service. You will implement sales activities across your assigned accounts and use face-to-face and telephonic approaches to maximize opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a degree in sales or marketing, at least two years of post-graduate experience in a similar role, strong English and computer skills, and the ability to promote the

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a degree in sales & marketing and has at least two years of post-graduate experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in English and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high exposure for the hotel through direct sales.
• Cover own portfolio across accounts’ management levels and ensure client servicing.
• Implement sales objectives to reach and exceed targets.
• Solicit and service transient and group business and meetings.
• Adhere to selling strategies during negotiations and maximize upselling.

Skills

Direct sales

Account management

Communication

English proficiency

Client relations

Negotiation

Teamwork

Planning for business

Education

Degree in sales or marketing

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Sales Executive you are responsible to implement all sales activities and maximize business opportunities in your specific area of responsibility under the general guidance and supervision. The role involves generating and maintaining customers of defined accounts and areas through sales activities like face to face sales calls, telephone calls or entertainment and will include key responsibilities such as-

• Maintain a high level of exposure for the hotel through direct sales
• Ensure comprehensive and complete coverage of own portfolio, covering all levels of accounts’ managerial and departmental executives for a comprehensive client servicing, achieving targets and maximum productivity
• Implement and execute all sales objectives and action plans to reach and exceed targets set
• Solicit and serve transient and group business and meetings
• Ensure that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximize up selling opportunities whenever possible
• Ensure comprehensive and up to date knowledge of properties’ unique selling points, features, amenities, services and policies
• Formulate corporate offer letters and yearly contracts and any other required business correspondence
• Provide feedback on changing marketing conditions, including trends in the competition, as a result of direct sales solicitation, telephone and / or direct mail

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should be holding preferably a degree in sales & marketing and minimum two years post graduate work experiences in a similar position. Good computer skills and a perfect command of English is a must.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be a vibrant and innovative individual. You will be able to work independently and promote at all times the brand image and market status, as well as maintain accurate documentations and accounts record on all clients assigned, while possessing following additional competencies-

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results