Assistant Sales Manager GCC & Government - Sales - InterContinental Hotels Group Dubai Festival City

Do you see yourself as an Assistant Sales Manager GCC & Government for InterContinental Hotels Group Dubai Festival City?

What's your passion? Whether you're into triathlon, exploring new restaurants or dancing the tango, at IHG we're interested in you. We love people who apply the same amount of passion and precision to their jobs as they do to their hobbies. Imagine working for a company that gives you Room to be yourself. Our commitment to our people is to deliver room to have a great start, to learn and grow, to perform, to be recognized and rewarded, to be involved and to take the initiative and lead.

The InterContinental Hotels Group properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotels. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1600 rooms, the four properties boast a selection of 16 restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800-square-metre Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000-square-metre Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, and state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life to join over 1200 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guest's experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Drive total revenue (Rooms, C&B, F&B) by selling to new, existing, and prospective customers, taking into account the goals outlined in the sales strategy, while negotiating the optimal rates for the benefit of the business.
• Develop and implement the hotel’s short-, mid-, and long-term strategies in collaboration with the Commercial team, Hotel Managers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Inspire, lead, and manage the GCC and Government sales team by fostering a strong 'Drive for Results' culture, clearly communicating goals and targets, and providing regular feedback to optimise performance.
• Engage with clients through organised meetings, entertainment events, familiarisation trips, site inspections, trade shows, sales visits, and other activities aimed at growing the hotel's business.
• Establish and promote the IHG Way of Sales culture within the department, ensuring that sales standards are consistently upheld.
  
  

What we need from you:

• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the service industry and Sales & Marketing environment.
• Ability to be self motivated, organized and demonstrate good team work
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications).
• Opera, Delphi.
• Pro-active approach, and the ability to meet deadlines..
  
  

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed, from a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and a Room to Make a Difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.