Sales Manager GCC

Raffles Al Areen Palace in Bahrain is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a GCC Sales Manager. As a luxury resort we are looking for someone who is passionate about sales and has a proven track record of exceeding targets in the GCC region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth in the GCC market
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities within the GCC region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and partners
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and initiatives
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition
• Positively communicate the hotel image to existing and potential customer at all times.
• Ensure that revenues and / or cost controls are maximized through proactive actions rather than reactive management.
• Report on trends in the industry and local markets.
• Maintain a calendar allowing you to meet all established deadlines and planned sales trips.
• Maintain accurate information on all new and on-going leads and accounts including solicitation efforts.
• Establishes and sign contracts considering the official Rate Policy in co-ordination with the DOSM.
• Special deals (out of guidelines and rate policy) must in any case be discussed co-ordinated and approved prior to offer with the hotels management.
• Be the one point contact from the Sales team with the external client he/she is dealing with and handle responsively any escalations relating to the concerned client.
• Ensure that targets set by the hotel are met consistently.
• Thoroughly familiarizes oneself with the Hotels emergency procedures and is in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
• Be familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards Manual for his/her field of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong network of contacts within the GCC region
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information :

Opportunity to join the first Raffles in Bahrain

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time