Assistant Sales Manager – Leisure (European Markets) at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah

at IHG Hotels & Resorts
Published September 3, 2024
Location Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Category Chefs / F&B / Housekeeping / Hospitality  
Job Type Full-time  
Responsibilities Collaborate with the Director of Sales to develop and execute leisure sales strategies. Ensure seamless coordination within the team and achieve sales goals. Support onboarding and training of new team members by sharing knowledge and best practices. Maintain clear communication within the sales team and with other departments. Foster a positive and motivating team environment, recognizing achievements and addressing challenges. Build and maintain strong relationships with leisure clients, travel agents, and tour operators. Design and propose tailored packages for high-end clients, staying informed on market trends. Conduct client meetings, site inspections, and familiarization tours to showcase resort offerings. Ensure sales team meets service standards, addresses client feedback, and resolves issues effectively. Support leisure sales targets and revenue growth through effective sales strategies and lead management. Monitor competitor activities and adjust sales strategies accordingly. Prepare and execute seasonal promotions, assess effectiveness, and suggest improvements. Implement sales strategies aligned with resort objectives and adapt tactics to market changes. Prepare competitive tenders for new business, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all sales activities. Promote sustainability and responsible business practices within the leisure sales function. Ensure compliance with regulations, health, safety, and sustainability policies.
Industry Hospitality

Description

About the Company:

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a global hospitality company, operates a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 hotels across nearly 100 countries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the UK, IHG's brands range from luxury to economy, including InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Kimpton Hotels. Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences, IHG emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and community engagement through its "True Hospitality for Good" initiative. With a focus on comfort, service, and strategic growth, IHG continues to be a leader in the global hospitality industry.

 

Job Summary: We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for a 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.
Requirements:

  • 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.
  • UAE experience essential.
  • Knowledge of Opera is highly advantageous
  • Excellent English written and spoken, another European language is advantageous
  • Hybrid position between Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah

 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Director of Sales to develop and execute leisure sales strategies.
  • Ensure seamless coordination within the team and achieve sales goals.
  • Support onboarding and training of new team members by sharing knowledge and best practices.
  • Maintain clear communication within the sales team and with other departments.
  • Foster a positive and motivating team environment, recognizing achievements and addressing challenges.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with leisure clients, travel agents, and tour operators.
  • Design and propose tailored packages for high-end clients, staying informed on market trends.
  • Conduct client meetings, site inspections, and familiarization tours to showcase resort offerings.
  • Ensure sales team meets service standards, addresses client feedback, and resolves issues effectively.
  • Support leisure sales targets and revenue growth through effective sales strategies and lead management.
  • Monitor competitor activities and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Prepare and execute seasonal promotions, assess effectiveness, and suggest improvements.
  • Implement sales strategies aligned with resort objectives and adapt tactics to market changes.
  • Prepare competitive tenders for new business, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all sales activities.
  • Promote sustainability and responsible business practices within the leisure sales function.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, health, safety, and sustainability policies.

 

Required Skills:

Required Education: 

Work Hours: 8 Hours a Day

Experience in Months: 12

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 – including a full 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. 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. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
 framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

 

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