Sales - Business Development Executive

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and implementing all business requirements for the organization.

As a Business Development Executive you are responsible for the overall business requirements of the hotel’s top producing accounts through various sales and marketing action, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

•Conduct show around of the hotel’s facilities and services

•Set up and execute sales action plans to promote hotel’s promotions, facilities and activities (direct mailings, email campaigns, telesales, face to face sales calls, etc.)

•Systematically handle leads received by the property direct with the main account manager in the area sales office

•Assist in the follow up on property specific bookings

•Assist Revenue Manager in setting up and updating selling strategies and recommendations

•Attend all major events and activities taking place in the property

•Assist in the execution of property marketing plan as directed

•Participate with the property executive committee in the preparation and submission of the yearly sales plan

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should ideally have a degree in hospitality with fundamental previous corporate sales experiences, preferable within the GCC market. Impeccable written and spoken English skills are a must and previous experiences with Opera are an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be customer driven and an extremely proactive and focused personality with an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character. You will be able to work independently and promote at all times the brand image and market status, as well as maintain accurate documentations and accounts records on all clients assigned and possess following additional competencies:

Understanding Hotel Operations

Effective Communication

Planning for Business

Supervising People

Understanding Differences

Supervising Operations

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Drive for Results