How does your working day look like
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to target GCCbased corporate accounts government contracts and associations.
- Identify new business opportunities through market research and competitor analysis and drive new revenue streams.
- Establish and manage the hotels sales approach for government tenders bids and longterm contracts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate decisionmakers government officials and local/regional business associations.
- Act as the primary liaison between the hotel and all GCC & Government clients to ensure client satisfaction and to maximize revenue potential.
- Regularly visit key accounts and government offices to maintain visibility gain insights into future opportunities and ensure repeat business.
- Negotiate and secure contracts with government entities large corporate groups and GCCbased associations for both corporate events and leisure business.
- Represent the hotel at regional trade shows conferences and networking events to generate new leads and enhance brand presence.
- Monitor competitor offerings and adjust sales strategies accordingly to maximize competitive advantage.
- Regularly track and report on sales performance market trends and industry insights.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual sales forecasts budgets and reports to ensure revenue targets are met.
- Conduct postevent reviews to ensure satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
- Work closely with the hotels operations team including the front office events and catering departments to ensure seamless execution of bookings and events.
- Coordinate with marketing teams to create tailored promotional offers for government and GCC clientele.
- Oversee and manage the entire sales process from lead generation and proposal creation to contract negotiation and final closing.
- Ensure compliance with the hotels pricing structure contracts and policies while delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Qualifications :
Your personality counts more than your CV
- A bachelors degree in Business Administration Hospitality Management Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in hotel sales with a proven track record in the GCC market and/or government sector sales.
- Strong understanding of the GCC business landscape government procurement processes and key corporate accounts.
- Experience working with government contracts and tenders is a significant advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with seniorlevel clients and government officials.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex decisionmaking processes.
- Strong negotiation presentation and closing skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) CRM software (e.g. Salesforce Opera) and other sales tools.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
- Strong cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the GCC regions business etiquette and dynamics.
- Selfmotivated goaldriven and resultsoriented.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime