Sales Manager (Saudi National Only)

Accor; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Turaif, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Sales Executive to develop sales strategies, research market trends, and manage client relations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 3 years of experience in the hotel industry, with proven sales success and excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English. This role focuses on driving business and enhancing community connections.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in 5 star hotel or relevant industry.
• Track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Fluency in Arabic and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain library of reference materials and sales leads.
• Research market trends to determine client sources and influences.
• Go on sales trips to promote and solicit business for the hotel.
• Maintain contacts within community and various business sectors.
• Coordinate with departments to handle reservations and inquiries.
• Prepare and execute direct mail campaigns to stimulate interest.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales expertise

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Reporting to Director of Sales & Marketing, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish, maintain, and use library of reference materials, periodicals, texts and sales leads: stay abreast of market trends and hotel selling techniques.
• Research the market on a continuing basis to determine where business comes from, what is the influence, who the hotel’s clients are, how they normally arrive in the city, etc.
• Go on sales trip to promote and solicit business for the hotel.
• Maintain close contacts within the community and in neighboring marketing areas, with airlines, travel agencies, commercial houses, private club, professional associates, etc. to procure new business for the hotel.
• Review internal promotion pieces on a regular basis to ensure that all hotel sign, posters, tent cards, etc. are adequate, up-to-date, visually effective and consistent with high standards set by management.
• Organize and promote, in cooperation with the Food and Beverage Department, special project such as Monthly Food Promotion and other promotions, etc. to stimulate the Food & Beverage sales within the community.
• Coordinate with Front Office and Housekeeping Departments in handling of room reservations and customers’ inquiries, requests and complaints.
• Prepare and execute (in conjunction with the Public Relations Department) regular direct mail campaigns that stimulate local interest in the Hotel’s facilities, announce a special event, promote the credit card, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in 5 star hotel or the relevant industry
• Track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities (Arabic and English fluency preferred).

Additional Information

• Saudi Nationals Only
• Remote Location - Turaif, Saudi Arabia