Manager, Business Development - MICE
Atlantis Resorts
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
( 14899 )
At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
About The Role
Do you have a passion for sales? Do you love over exceeding targets and pursuing new and exciting business opportunities? Then our sales division is awaiting your application today! As a Manager, Business Development, you will be responsible for strategically managing existing accounts and develop new business for the resort from all key markets, locally and internationally. You will be primarily responsible for generating group leads and commercial business allowing the groups & events segment to reach and exceed the departmental revenue and room night’s targets, as well as positioning the resort in conjunction with the PR and marketing to create demand and ensure products and offerings evolve in line with trends and market conditions. This role is based in Dubai and is customer facing, both within the Atlantis Dubai portfolio and visitation of local accounts.
You will also proactively drive sales activity to increase revenue in the sales segment and identify and gain new business as well as maintaining and developing existing clients and businesses. You will develop and establish a business development plan which focuses on increasing demands from corporate and trade partners.
About You
The successful Manager, Business Development will have at least 3 years' experience working within a 5-star resort/hotel within a similar role and have a passion for working in a fast-paced environment.
You will also possess a flair for sales, holding a passion to increase all sales opportunities whilst applying your strong negotiation skills complemented by your ability to develop and build rapport with prospective clients. Academic qualification is not essential, but our ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and generate demand for resort and hotel venues.
Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
About The Role
Do you have a passion for sales? Do you love over exceeding targets and pursuing new and exciting business opportunities? Then our sales division is awaiting your application today! As a Manager, Business Development, you will be responsible for strategically managing existing accounts and develop new business for the resort from all key markets, locally and internationally. You will be primarily responsible for generating group leads and commercial business allowing the groups & events segment to reach and exceed the departmental revenue and room night’s targets, as well as positioning the resort in conjunction with the PR and marketing to create demand and ensure products and offerings evolve in line with trends and market conditions. This role is based in Dubai and is customer facing, both within the Atlantis Dubai portfolio and visitation of local accounts.
You will also proactively drive sales activity to increase revenue in the sales segment and identify and gain new business as well as maintaining and developing existing clients and businesses. You will develop and establish a business development plan which focuses on increasing demands from corporate and trade partners.
About You
The successful Manager, Business Development will have at least 3 years' experience working within a 5-star resort/hotel within a similar role and have a passion for working in a fast-paced environment.
You will also possess a flair for sales, holding a passion to increase all sales opportunities whilst applying your strong negotiation skills complemented by your ability to develop and build rapport with prospective clients. Academic qualification is not essential, but our ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and generate demand for resort and hotel venues.
Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
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