Sales Manager

About This Role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and target-driven Sales Manager to drive bookings and revenue for our Holiday Homes portfolio. The role focuses on generating new clients, securing short-term and long-stay tenants, building corporate partnerships, and maximizing occupancy across properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase occupancy and revenue across the holiday homes portfolio.
• Generate new business through corporate accounts, travel agencies, relocation companies, tour operators, and direct clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, corporate clients, agents, and business partners.
• Identify opportunities for long-stay bookings, group bookings, and repeat business.
• Conduct outbound sales activities including calls, meetings, networking, and client presentations.
• Manage and grow key client accounts to ensure recurring bookings.
• Coordinate with marketing teams on campaigns, promotions, and seasonal offers to increase lead generation.
• Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and occupancy performance.
• Work closely with reservations and operations teams to ensure excellent guest experience and smooth booking processes.
• Negotiate rates and commercial agreements with corporate and agency partners.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates for management.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales and occupancy targets.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, and hospitality-related events when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of sales experience within Holiday Homes, hospitality, travel, or real estate sectors.
• Strong understanding of short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia.
• Proven track record in client acquisition and revenue generation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of the UAE holiday homes and tourism market is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• UAE driving license is an advantage.