Advertising Sales Executive

Responsibilities:

1. Achieve monthly budget goals and new business targets.
2. Set up and maintain good working relationships with all other areas of the hotel’s operations, such as Front Office, Food and Beverage, Accounting, Reservations, etc.
3. Prospect by telephone cold-calling to establish territories.
4. Establish and maintain corporate accounts with clients.
5. Follow-up with clients before, during, and after the function/event/stay to ensure repeat business.
6. Make reservations on behalf of clients.
7. Follow-up with clients who utilize the property.
8. Handle complaints and pass them on to the Senior Sales Manager.
9. Follow-up leads provided by Global Sales Offices.
10. Research and present lost business reports at the Monthly Sales Meetings.
11. Travel throughout GCC countries and internationally when necessary.
12. Provide the Senior Sales Manager with a weekly sales report.
13. Provide the Banqueting Department with any leads received through corporate clients.
14. Attend various trade shows and functions as required.
15. Maintain familiarity with and analyze the competition from other hotels which will be designated.
16. Contribute to the overall market plan for Majlis Grand Mercure Residence.
17. Participate in training programs.
18. React promptly to requests by the Senior Sales Manager for reports and other assignments.

General Responsibilities:

1. To promote efficiency, confidence, courtesy, and an extremely high standard of social skills.
2. To generally promote and ensure good inter-departmental relations.
3. To display a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times and to promote a good company image to guests and colleagues.
4. To demonstrate pride in the workplace and personal appearance at all times when representing the hotel thus identifying a high level of commitment.
5. To adhere to Company and Hotel rules and regulations at all times.