Job Description
Company DescriptionFeel the energy of Dubai in an exceptional location near Dubai Media City on Sheikh Zayed Road at La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartments. Guests staying at this modern hotel will find elevated comfort just moments from Dubai Internet City and Palm Jumeirah. Feel relaxed in elegant rooms, studios, and apartments with stunning panoramic views of the city and Arabian Gulf.Job DescriptionYou will be one of the principal pillars of the hotel, passionately and enthusiastically directing day-to-day activities of the sales team by inspiring and coaching them to drive results. Further you will drive the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales, marketing and business plan. As Assistant Director of Sales you will be involved in sales forecasting with the Revenue Team and also developing special events and sales blitzes to showcase the hotel to potential clients. You will develop rapports with key clients and feel comfortable taking risks by entering into new markets. You will have a presence at trade shows and major market events, locally and nationally, to promote new business and increase sales for the hotel.Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in any related field
• At least five years experience in hotel sales and marketing
• Experience in luxury hotel brands
• Revenue management experience
• Ability to influence and persuade with excellent negotiation skills
• Strong sales and analytical knowledge
