Government & GCC Assistant Sales Manager at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

At Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. We look for people who are friendly, welcoming, and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand, you’re more than just a job title.

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi is looking for a dynamic and creative Assistant Sales Manager to join our winning team! Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi, featuring 203 modern and stylish rooms and a wide variety of food & beverage outlets.

What’s the job?

As a Government & GCC Assistant Sales Manager, you will drive the right business at the right price to ensure the resort achieves budgeted occupancy, rate, and revenue. You will be responsible for total account management to assigned accounts, maintaining and developing new business opportunities for the hotel, thereby increasing market share of existing accounts in order to achieve budgets.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales in Gov/GCC market segments; maintain strong relationships with existing clients and proactively seek new partnerships.
• Conduct sales calls, site inspections, and presentations to showcase the hotel’s offerings; actively prospect and qualify leads to maximize revenue potential.
• Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Work closely with the DOSM and team to optimize pricing, promotions, and sales strategies; analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in sales blitzes, networking events, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide personalized service to high-profile clients, ensuring an exceptional guest experience; manage client accounts, negotiate contracts, and secure long-term partnerships.
• Handle inquiries, prepare proposals, and follow up on leads in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate sales records and update CRM databases regularly.
• Work closely with the Events, Marketing, and Revenue teams to develop tailored sales strategies.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of client bookings and events.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, forecasts, and sales performance analysis.

What we need from you

The ideal candidate must meet the legal requirements to work in the UAE. The candidate must have the required qualifications, technical skills, and experience in a similar role in essential hotels with proven results:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Hotel or Business Management, or similar field; highly passionate and energetic marketer willing to evolve in an innovative and fast-paced environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a sales executive or assistant sales manager managing government/semi-gov and GCC segment.
• Fluent in English & Arabic language – a must.

The ideal candidate will be result-oriented, self-motivated, and possess a positive attitude. You should have the ability to think laterally and display a high level of integrity. You should also have the ability to identify, impact, and influence others. You are a strong team player, enthusiastic, and flexible.

What we offer

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 free duty meals, health insurance, accommodation, 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.

Go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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