Assistant Sales Manager - Leisure (European Markets) at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al[...]

Assistant Sales Manager - Leisure (European Markets) at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Hotel: Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa (RKTHA), Al Rafaa, Mina Al Arab

We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for an Assistant 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:

• Work closely with the Director of Sales and other team members to support the development and execution of leisure sales strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless coordination and achievement of sales goals.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members by sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Maintain clear and effective communication within the sales team and with other departments.
• Build and sustain robust relationships with leisure clients, travel agents, and tour operators.
• Deliver exceptional service to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities to introduce innovative solutions that elevate the guest experience and differentiate the resort.
• Assist in achieving leisure sales targets and revenue growth by implementing sales strategies and tactics.
• Manage a designated account base and generate new business opportunities to meet revenue goals.
• Monitor financial performance related to leisure sales and propose adjustments to strategies as necessary.
• Utilize competitive intelligence to enhance positioning and strategy.
• Conduct all sales activities with integrity and in accordance with the resort’s ethical standards.
• Support the resort’s sustainability initiatives and CSR efforts by incorporating these values into leisure sales strategies.

What We need from you:

• Minimum 1-2 years proactive sales experience in leisure sales division in a hotel handling European source markets, preferably medium to large leisure-focus hotel or alternatively similar brand or leading beach resort.
• Must be able to travel in Europe freely.
• Knowledge of Opera is highly advantageous.
• Excellent English written and spoken, another European language is advantageous.
• Hybrid position between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.

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.

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.

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

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