Event Sales Manager

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi AE - AZ - Abu Dhabi

Sales Department Head / Manager

Full-time

Req ID: ABU002696 Worldwide

Summary

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl offers a 5-star luxury hotel and events venue of awe-inspiring design and extraordinary architecture, located in the iconic West Corniche district of Abu Dhabi. The hotel restaurants offer a flair for the dramatic, the very special, and a memorable experience. Our guests will discover some of the top restaurants in Abu Dhabi. No meal will be an ordinary meal here. Whether guests are sharing an intimate moment or a large celebration, there is a dining option for everyone. We are looking for a dynamic Event Sales Manager to lead and manage our Groups and Events. This position demands the following key responsibilities:

1. Organizes site visits, sales calls, sales blitzes, and other sales-related activities;
2. Possesses strong negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and finalize contracts;
3. Obtains good knowledge about the local and global accounts (existing and new accounts);
4. Develops close cooperation with accounts to drive business and increase market share;
5. Maintains all the administration for the segment;
6. Works with the Revenue Management Team to identify best strategies to maximize revenue for the hotel and to develop accurate data reporting.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 1 year work experience as Event Sales Manager in a hotel.
2. Negotiation and selling skills;
3. Good problem-solving, administrative, and interpersonal skills are a must.
4. Ideally with a university degree or diploma in Marketing or Hospitality/Tourism management.