Job Description
Do you see yourself as a F&B Sales Executive for InterContinental Hotels Group® Dubai Festival City? As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.The InterContinental Hotels Group® properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotel brands. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn & Suites. In addition to over 1600+ bedrooms, the four properties boast a selection of high quality restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800 square meter Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000 square meters Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life to people to join over 1100 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guests experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues, and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.A little taste of your day-to-day Sell the InterContinental Hotels Group Food and Beverage outlets services. Establish new business and maintain existing business accounts through the preparation and execution of action plans. Convert sales leads. Solicit and close business according to established parameters. Entertain prospects and existing clients with the aim to sustain business and generate further sales. Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge about all the IHGDFC food and beverage outlets. Develop and maintain a regular pattern of sales calls. Prepare reservation sales reports. Work closely with the Sales team. Maintain an updated knowledge of F&B trends and competitor offerings. Provide constant feedback to chefs and outlet managers to fine-tune offerings and remain competitive. Be present during events to support the team and clients. Conduct follow-ups (via call or email) post-event to check satisfaction and seek feedback. Follow financial procedures and prepare contracts, ensuring compliance with the hotel’s policies.What we need from you Ideally, the incumbent should have 2 years of experience in a similar role from a luxury property. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work both solo and within a team environment. Warm and inviting personality. Ability to think calmly under pressure. Passion for food and curiosity about new culinary experiences. Basic organisational skills in restaurant operations. Be a salesperson, tenacious, and target-oriented. Additional language skills are preferred.What you can expect from usWe’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG® family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
