IHG Hotel & Resorts
Dubai Festival City by InterContinental Hotels is looking to hire suitable candidate for the job role of Sales Executive Sales & Marketing. The selected candidate will be responsible for generating leads, building client relationships, and achieving sales targets by promoting and selling products or services.
Responsibilities of Sales Executive Sales & Marketing
- With the Sales Manager, plan sales strategy and implement tactics to achieve the budget.
- Sell all aspects of the hotel and cross-sell other InterContinental Hotels Group properties.
- Establish new business and maintain existing business accounts through the preparation and execution of action plans.
- Convert sales leads.
- Handle accounts/prospects jointly with senior positions.
- Solicit and close business according to established parameters.
- Conduct familiarization visits and site inspections.
- Maintain a regular sales call pattern.
- Monitor the competitive set and communicate tactical changes to the Manager.
- Attend regular meetings.
- Entertain prospects and existing key accounts with the aim of sustaining business and generating further sales.
- Report as required on sales activities and successes.
- Participate in conducting client interviews.
- Maintain regular contact with the IHG regional network of hotels and reservation centers.
- Monitor competitor activities.
- Build a profile in the marketplace.
- Assist the Sales Manager with collateral distribution and direct mail campaigns.
- Develop and maintain contacts with business generators, meeting and convention planners, visitors, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts, Government department, and other producers closely allied to the Hotel Business.
- Work in line with business requirements.
Requirement of Sales Executive Sales & Marketing
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
- 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Sills & Knowledge Desired
- Understanding of the hotel’s offerings, services, and pricing structures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proactive attitude and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and Opera.