Franchise Hotel - Senior Sales Manager

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About Us

At Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we've been on our journey since 1952. So if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we'd love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn family.

Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha is looking for a driven and well-connected Senior Sales Manager to lead revenue-generating initiatives and build strong corporate and group relationships. Perfectly located along the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road, Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha offers guests a seamless blend of modern hospitality and unbeatable access to the best of Dubai. Situated in the heart of Al Barsha, one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods, the hotel is just minutes from Mall of the Emirates, Jumeirah's Kite Beach, and several of the world's leading attractions and entertainment destinations.

Whether you're here for business or leisure, our hotel offers 310 stylishly appointed rooms, a selection of vibrant food and beverage outlets, and warm, attentive service that makes every stay memorable.

Enjoy effortless travel, enriching experiences, and everything you need to feel at home in the heart of Dubai.

Your day to day

Working as a Senior Sales Manager, you will maintain Holiday Inn's brand service style and behavior; you will ensure the day-to-day sales activities leads to a fruitful relationship with our partners with the support of the Director of Sales & Marketing. You'll have ambition, talent, and some essential skills. We're seeking someone passionate about creating great guest experiences for this vital role.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Proactively develop and manage client relationships to maximize revenue.
• Identify new business opportunities in corporate, leisure, and MICE segments.
• Collaborate with Revenue and Marketing teams to align strategies.
• Conduct site inspections, sales calls, and client entertainment activities.
• Prepare accurate sales reports and forecasts.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows and industry events.
  
  

What We Need From You

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Proven sales experience in hospitality, preferably at a managerial level.
• Preferably with IHG brand experience.
• Currently based in the UAE.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and work under pressure.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  
  

What We Offer

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 a full uniform, 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 difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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 they need to belong, grow and 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 well-being in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

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

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 and let's #GoFurtherTogether.

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.

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.