We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for a Sales Manager - Leisure with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.

　　A little taste of your day-to-day:

　　Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

　　Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads.

　　Develop and manage customer accounts and travel within the assigned geographical area (predominantly UK and European countries) to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams.

　　Create and manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments

　　Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and draw up action plans to work towards the budget

　　Build and execute strategies for wholesale/leisure market, including DMCs, TMCs, tour operators, travel agencies and similar within the assigned geographical regions.

　　Conduct site inspections, webinars, presentations, hosted entertainment to clients.

　　Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.

　　Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels

　　Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions

　　Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities

　　Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs

　　Attend Sales events and international sales missions, as required

　　Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads

　　Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

　　Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures

　　Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team

　　What We need from you:

　　● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field 

　　● Two or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team

　　● Resort experience is an advantage

　　● Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required 

　　● Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

　　● Another common European language is an added advantage, preferrably German

　　● European/Schengen passport or Schengen multi-entry valid visa is an added advantage

　　●Flexible working hours, including willingness for out of office hour entertainment, travel, occasional weekend attendance as per business needs

　　●Hybrid working flexibility between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah offices

　　●Must have valid UAE driving licence and car

　　What you can expect from us:

　　We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

　　Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

　　IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

　　framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

　　So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

　　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?

　　As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.

　　Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

　　At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.