Sales Executive

Company Description

Role Overview

Job Description

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Sales, implements all sales activities and maximizes business opportunities in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of event planning, banquet operations, conference management, and guest service standards.
• Proven ability to handle enquiries, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate events from planning to execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify sales opportunities and achieve revenue targets.
• Drive, manage, and maintain robust positive relations with all key accounts and business partners and the hotel.
• Work as a team member to create the most professional sales team in the hotel; meet and exceed sales targets set in monthly and yearly forecasts and maximize hotel revenues and profits across all revenue streams, specifically rooms, small meeting conference, and food & beverage departments.
• Develop a network of contacts to encourage and secure hotel trial of key decision makers.
• Generate and maintain customers of the corporate segment through various sales activities including face-to-face sales calls, telephone calls, and entertainment.
• Maintain a high level of exposure for the hotel through direct sales, telephone, and written communications.
• Promote efficiency, confidence, courtesy, and an extremely high standard of social skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Meetings & Events, Sales, Banquet Operations, or Event Management within the hospitality industry.
• Previous experience in Middle East is preferred.
• Experience with hotel PMS, sales and catering systems such as Opera Cloud, Anis, Cvent, Passk, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required by business demands.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are an advantage.

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