Director of Sales

- Work with the Area/Outbound Sales Offices and the General Manager to ensure understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of this strategy for the Hotel

· Assists in the development, implementation and sustaining of aggressive solicitation program focused on increasing business.

· Work with Executive team to create and implement a sales plan addressing revenue, customers needs and the market

· Analyze market information by using sales systems and implement strategy to achieve property's financial room and catering goals

· Assist Revenue Management with completing accurate six period projections

· Review sales and catering guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement

· Direct and manage the forecasting process in conjunction with the Revenue Department to ensure accurate, timely and complete information.

Compile and/or direct the preparation of Actively participate and complete the preparation of the annual Sales & Marketing plans, quarterly updates and the annual Budget

· Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event

· Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external

· Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., OSO, ASO) to ensure the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicate.

· Attend customer events, trade shows and sales missions to maintain, build or develop key relationships with OSO/ASO Managers and customers

You should have a university degree in a related discipline / or professional Sales designation with a minimum of three years experiences in the same role. You must be a computer literate, ideally with proficiency in a Opera system and fluent in English. Previous gulf experiences are preferred and a track record of career progress and stability is an essential.