Senior Sales Manager - Middle East and GCC market - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and family-friendly destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15km from the city centre and 25km from Dubai International Airport. Since its opening in 1997, this landmark property, characterised by its iconic wavelike silhouette and renowned façade, stands proudly on Dubai's most exclusive private beachfront.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, Jumeirah Beach Hotel provides access to the very best leisure, health and wellness facilities for all our guests, including the award-winning Talise Spa, state-of-the-art J Club fitness and wellness centre, and Sinbad’s Kids Club, as well as extensive conference and banqueting facilities. The beach resort also boasts a wide choice of dining options, including signature outlet Bastion, recently rated as one of the top restaurants recognised in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE Guide 2022.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for Senior Sales Manager to join luxury Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Manages portfolio of GCC, Turkey, South Africa and travel to these countries when required to attend events, sales calls, exhibitions.
• Meeting targets for designated Accounts and defined new Markets/ segments for own territory by executing the sales & marketing strategy and plan of action related to own segment.
• Build, maintain and keep nurturing positive relationships with key partners to maximize strategic goals within the leisure and consortia segment.
• Monitor and feedback on competitors’ activities and respond to them appropriately, continuously source new business through research of local media, Government, and market intelligence.
• Maintain an accurate profile and history of all accounts in Salesforce.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least 2 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably with an international hospitality company or a recognized blue-chip organization.
• Knowledge within the markets of its portfolio.
• Proficient in English and Arabic (Read/Write/Speak).
• Excellent sales skills and proven ability to influence clients to lead to higher revenue generations.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.