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Sales Manager – Leisure

W Dubai - The Palm

JOB SUMMARY

 

Responsible to implement all sales activities and maximize business opportunities in specific area of responsibility, implementing and executing all sales action plans. Reporting to the Director of Sales – Leisure and is responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following.

 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

 

Job Description

 

  • To be totally familiar with hotel products, rates, and promotions at all times.
  • Maintain up to date understanding of company products and rates and involvement in cross selling of these when required.
  • To participate in preparing the sales action plans, attend sales meetings; develop new ideas such as special packages, programs, promotional activities undertaken by sales department, F&B, spa and other hotel revenue centers in their specific Markets.
  • To identify need periods and offer tactical offers to specified markets. Participate and coordinate peak period booking campaigns.
  • Participate in hotel activities including promotions, sales blitzes, entertainment, and other operational areas as directed.
  • Service needs of customers by attending to all requests promptly within 24 hours.
  • Assist the DOS-Leisure in pursuing new market segments to secure sales and prepare proposals for consideration.
  • Preparation, communication, and participation in FAM trip groups/events.
  • Develop strong, secure, and productive business relations with all companies within portfolio under the geographic / market segment allocated.
  • Positive communication of the hotel image to existing and potential customer at all times.
  • International Travel to specific markets. Attend Tradeshow and represent the hotel. Arrange for individual sales trips for product education and seek out new partnerships.

 

Qualifications

 

  • Experience in luxury hotel segment (5*)
  • Second European Language (a must) preferable German
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Very good presentation skills (site inspections)
  • Understanding of Group operations (arrival procedures, meeting requirements, etc.)
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office are mandatory.
  • Knowledge and experience with Opera is a mandatory.
  • Previous leisure experience in handling Europe market is mandatory.
  • Team player with supportive attitude

Fluency in English and other languages, written and spoken, is preferred.

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.