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Dubai Holding Sales Manager - Leisure - Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel:
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.
An architectural masterpiece, Jumeirah Emirates Towers offers luxurious experiences in the heart of UAE’s most dynamic city. Soaring high above the central business and commercial district, Jumeirah Emirates Towers is a dramatic backdrop to Dubai's skyline and a visible statement of the region's growing corporate success. Comprising two equilateral triangles, this landmark structure is home to an Office Tower, Hotel Tower and shopping Boulevard. The hotel encompasses 400 spacious rooms and suites, 15 world-class restaurants and bars, Talise Fitness, Talise Spa as well as elite shopping and lifestyle attractions at the Boulevard, a prestigious retail destination. The award-winning hotel has multiple venues for inspiring events including the grand Godolphin Ballroom and 16 meeting rooms.
About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Manager - Leisure to join the team in Jumeirah Emirates Towers . Your key responsibilities will include:
Produce and implement an account development plan for each managed account to achieve maximum revenue in both short and long term.
Assist in the execution of the annual commercial plan of the SBUs within the area of responsibility.
Monitor and feedback competitors’ activities and respond to them appropriately.
Maintain high profile network across the geographical area given and actively prospect new business opportunities.
Continuously source new business through research of media and market intelligence.
Attend overseas trade shows, key client events, FAM trips and sales trips as planned and submitted at the beginning of each year.
Be fully up to date with budgeted/actual/forecast targets of the SBUs as well as own segment and individual target.
Responsible to continuously secure marketing opportunities to position the brand and drive sales with trade partners.
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with Global/Regional Sales Offices, SBU-based sales team to effectively implement the corporate sales strategy
Communicate effectively to Global/Regional Sales Offices on all issues relevant to own accounts in order to maximize market penetration /exposure
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with GSO’s and SBU’s.
Assist and coach the sales coordinator/intern in their day-to-day activities
About You:
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
At least 3 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably with an international hospitality company or a recognized blue-chip organization.
Fluent in English. Knowledge of French or Italian would be an advantage.
Excellent sales skills and proven ability to influence clients to lead to higher revenue generations
Creative and innovative approach to sales activities
About the benefits:
Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brand in the hospitality industry.