Sales Manager (Saudi National)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled hospitality sales professional to manage accounts, maximize revenue, and deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in hospitality sales and a strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. We offer competitive benefits, including a uniform and room discounts, as well as a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Great salary

Room discount

Superb training

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in hospitality sales, including catering sales.
• Proficient computer skills, including software for sales and reporting.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new and existing accounts to exceed revenue goals.
• Maximize revenue by selling all hotel facets to clients.
• Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations.

Skills

Hospitality sales experience

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Leadership skills

Ability to plan and organize

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sales software

Job description

Daily Responsibilities

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication.
• Maximize revenue by selling all hotel facets to current, potential, and past clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure account details are handled thoroughly, with all solicitation and closing activities documented. Coordinate with various departments to service accounts.
• Develop and deliver persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as appropriate based on potential business from their accounts.
• Communicate effectively with all hotel departments to ensure high‑quality service for clients.
• Maintain regular attendance and availability to work as needed.
• Prepare correspondence, internal booking reports, and file maintenance.
• Participate in daily business review meetings, pre‑convention meetings, training, and other sales‑related activities.
• Attend trade shows, community events, and industry meetings to stay updated on market trends and build relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, competition, and key customers for the hotel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in hospitality sales, including catering sales.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to software used in sales, booking, and reporting.
• Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market.
• Ability to execute appropriate action plans.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, business planning, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, and long‑range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure the accomplishment of goals.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

Company Culture

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all IHG®hotels

True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests.
True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay.
True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs.
True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner.

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

What We Offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits, including a uniform, great room discount and superb training. Join us and you’ll become part of the family. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.