Sales Manager MICE at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort amp Spa - IHG Hotels amp Resorts

• Create and manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and draw up action plans to work towards the budget
• Develop additional meeting room broker accounts and actively manage Key Accounts
• Drive business centre activity with the centre teams to deliver sales activity at a local level
• Drive corporate relations with large meeting room users to maximize revenue potential.
• Target identify and manage new business initiatives/activities fam trips sales trips to maximize opportunities and meet meeting room Sales growth targets
• Work with new and existing customer groups creating opportunities to offer added value and additional products in line with sales targets.
• Monitor competition to ensure competitive edge
• Represent and coordinate external events with the aim of maintaining and developing business contacts
• Work closely with Director of Sales & Marketing to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support.
• Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
• Prepare and present on a monthly basis the contribution focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel particularly Reservations M&E and the Banqueting Department to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong comprehensive sales programs
• Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives Monitor offers options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups congresses and seminars
• Monitor and report on the performance of all business centres meeting room performance & standards through account plans and KPIs.
• Build relationships amongst internal departments and support functions to share best practices drive sales and continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field

• 2 years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience

• Resort experience is an advantage

• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required

• Must speak fluent English

• Other languages preferred

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As the worlds first and most global luxury hotel brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s we are passionate about sharing our renowned international knowhow and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If youd like to embrace a world of opportunities wed like to welcome you to the worlds most international luxury hotel brand. Lets Go Further Together.

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