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Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development., Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.
Sales Manager – Government & GCC
About the role
The Sales Manager will be in charge of Corporate & Leisure/ FIT & Group business from the Local Government Entities and the GCC.
He/she will be responsible for soliciting and securing business from government entities, corporate accounts and key travel industry sources in the GCC.
He/she should thrive in this role, be results and goal driven, have strong negotiating and influencing skills, be innovative with a positive mind-set.
What you will do
Main Duties & Key Components:
- To ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per available room.
- To have a passion for excellence, expertise in Sales and proven leadership experience as Sales Manager, works across the different disciplines to deliver an exceptional Service.
- Be responsible for business generation as it relates to prospecting and securing individual accounts / business on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the goals and strategies outlined in the annual Marketing Plan and in coordination with WSO effort.
- Be accountable for ensuring quotas, goals are met, and to ensure that direct sales activities are focused on generating the highest possible RevPar for the overall hotel’s success.
- This position requires a high degree on independent judgment and discretion on decision-making.
- Set strategy for the segment and provide market insights and comp set analysis.
- Account management: Provide revenue and room night data and do regular quarterly reviews with main account contacts. Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data.
- Conduct site inspections and client entertainment both on and off property.
What you bring
- Luxury hotel sales experience.
- UAE-based professional experience directly related to hotel sales of 3 or more years dealing with local government entities.
- Existing solid relationship with key local government accounts.
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in Arabic & English. Arabic is a must.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage several demanding tasks in a consistently busy environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• and a lot more!
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