About the role
Do you have a passion for sales? Do you love exceeding targets and pursuing new and exciting business opportunities? Then our sales division is awaiting your application today! As a Manager, Business Development, you will be responsible for strategically managing existing accounts and developing new business for the resort from all key markets, locally and internationally. You will be primarily responsible for generating group leads and commercial business allowing the groups & events segment to reach and exceed the departmental revenue and room night targets, as well as positioning the resort in conjunction with the PR and marketing to create demand and ensure products and offerings evolve in line with trends and market conditions. This role is based in Dubai and is customer-facing, both within the Atlantis Dubai portfolio and visitation of local accounts.
You will also proactively drive sales activity to increase revenue in the sales segment and identify and gain new business as well as maintaining and developing existing clients and businesses. You will develop and establish a business development plan which focuses on increasing demands from corporate and trade partners.
About you
The successful Manager, Business Development will have at least 3 years' experience working within a 5-star resort/hotel in a similar role and have a passion for working in a fast-paced environment.
You will also possess a flair for sales, holding a passion to increase all sales opportunities whilst applying your strong negotiation skills complemented by your ability to develop and build rapport with prospective clients. Academic qualification is not essential, but our ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and generate demand for resort and hotel venues.
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