Sales - Sales Executive - Extended Stays (Pre-Opening Beach Arjaan)

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Sales Executive you are responsible to implement all sales activities and maximize business opportunities in your specific area of responsibility under the general guidance and supervision. The role involves generating and maintaining customers of defined accounts and areas through sales activities like face to face sales calls, telephone calls or entertainment and will include key responsibilities such as:

•Generate and maintain customers of the corporate segment through various sales activities (face-to-face sales calls, telephone calls, entertainment, site inspections, etc); thus ensure complete coverage of own portfolio of accounts and achieve targets and maximum productivity

•Formulate and negotiate corporate offers and yearly contracts and any other required business correspondence

•Closely Monitor Accounts Revenue and business production for the Corporate Accounts and maintain up to date Account & Contact Database in property management system

•Have comprehensive and up to date knowledge of all the properties’ unique selling points, features, amenities, services and policies

•Co-ordinate and communicate with Outbound Sales Offices with regards to accounts / markets what are serviced by the Outbound Sales and also produce Sales Leads for other Rotana Hotels outside the coverage area

•Update the hotels on the negotiation / progress of every business deal and use the technology available for reports, communication and client correspondences

•Provide feedback to the Assistant Director of Sales on changing market conditions, review direct competition and conduct regular research

•Participate in any Training / Development schemes as recommended by the Senior Management

•Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests’ and employees’ health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment

•Comply with the hotel environmental, health and safety policies and procedures

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should be holding preferably a degree in sales & marketing and minimum two years post graduate work experiences in a similar position. Good computer skills and a perfect command of English is a must.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be a young, vibrant and innovative individual. 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 record on all clients assigned, while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding Hotel Operations

Effective Communication

Planning for Business

Supervising People

Understanding Differences

Supervising Operations

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Drive for Results