Sales Executive - InterContinental Abu Dhabi Job Listing at IHG in AZ

Hospitality, Hotel

Title: Sales Executive - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Location: IMEA_MiddleEast-United Arab Emirates-AZ-Abu Dhabi
Job Number: ABU002042
What's your passion? Whether you're into baking, bowling or bungee jumping, here at IHG we're interested in YOU ! We love people who bring the same amount of care and passion to their hobbies as they do their work. By sharing your expertise and passion, you will help us to achieve our vision which is 'Great Hotels Guests Love'.

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi is an IHG flag ship property in Abu Dhabi and is a prominent landmark on the corniche located in a commanding beachfront setting. It features 390 guest rooms and suites, highly acclaimed food and beverage outlets and elegant meeting rooms and banquet facilities.

At the moment we're looking for a Sales Manager to complete our dynamic and professional Sales & Marketing team of the InterContinental Abu Dhabi and to grow within the InterContinentals Hotel Group.
The position reports directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing. With this role you will be in charge of monitoring competitor's activities in the market. Further, it is your responsibility to increase the business volume of the Government segment by maintaining the good business relationship with existing customers as well as negotiating optimum rates with new clients and developing new market strategies. You will also be responsible to achieve hotel revenue, room night goals in the corporate and leisure market segments as laid down in the Hotel's annual Integrated Business Plan (IBP).

As the Sales Manager you will be leading the Government Sales Team by establishing a strong 'Drive for Results' culture, communicating a set of goals and targets and providing frequent feedback where necessary to manage performance to its optimum.

In addition, it is your responsibility to interact with clients through site inspections, entertainments, sales trip & trade show visits.

Are you a team oriented person with excellent communication and negotiation skills?

Ideally, you have already gained two years of experience in the Sales & Marketing field in a five star hotel. Knowledge of the market in Abu Dhabi and Opera system is an advantage and fluency in Arabic & English essential. You should be a responsible, committed person who is passionate about the job and ensures customer satisfaction will be achieved. Further, you should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

In return, we'll give you some great benefits including a competitive salary package, housing, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a fantastic team. Most importantly, we'll give you Room to be yourself.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you can bring your individual skills to IHG.

To find out more about us visitwww.ihg.com

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