Sales Manager – Groups and Leisure
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central, Trade Centre Street, PO Box 9895 Dubai, UAE
Company Description
At the 25hours Hotel One Central, Bedouin traditions are brought back to life and reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Here our colleagues become storytellers themselves. With a view of the Museum of the Future near the Dubai International Financial Center, everyone will find their way to us. Whether for an ice cream walk or a birthday celebration, we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We are a colourful, diverse, professional team and love our friendly, informal culture.
COME AS YOU ARE & JOIN THE 25h TRIBE.
Job Description
How does your working day look like …
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets for group and leisure segments.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor offerings, and potential business opportunities within the group and leisure markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event planners, and other stakeholders to promote the hotel’s offerings.
- Prepare and present customized proposals and contracts for groups, ensuring that all client requirements are met.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with clients to maximize revenue and ensure client satisfaction.
- Organize and participate in sales events, trade shows, and promotional activities to increase brand awareness and attract potential clients.
- Work closely with the hotel operations team to ensure seamless service delivery and exceed guest expectations.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, forecasts, and market analysis. Provide regular reports to the Director of Sales/Assistant Director of Sales on performance metrics.
- Mentor and train junior sales staff as needed, fostering a collaborative and high-performing sales culture.
Qualifications
Your personality counts more than your CV …
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, with a focus on groups and leisure.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hotel property management systems.
- Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you …
- Get to know all the other 25hours hotels and stay ten nights a year for free as an employee!
- Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world
- Benefit from great offers from our numerous cooperation partners
- Be part of our hilarious staff parties and much more...
