- Must be able to drive revenue by selling our event space, rooms and F&B Outlets.
- grow our G&C, incentive, corporate groups and exhibition room nights.
- Build and maintain strong co-operative and professional relationships with unit management and clients.
- Deliver and drive strategies for MICE segments.
- participate in department budgeting and forecasting.
- work with government bodies and local authorities.
- sets sales targets for the hotel and plan towards achieving the goal.
- have contacts in the local market / international market.
- Conduct sight visits and inspections by hosting current as well as future clients.
- understand, create, and prepare proposals and quotes.
- planning and staging client functions, site inspections; follow-up post function on client satisfaction.
- promptly follow up on outstanding quotes, requests for proposals, sales enquiries, pending billing and closing PM's
- familiar with Micros / FMC / Opera and other hotel operating systems
- analyse client and market information and compile conclusive reports with recommendations for ongoing or new business.
- contribute to weekly / monthly departmental meetings by liasing with internal stakeholders.
- attend networking events and functions / make external sales calls.
- social media savvy with the ability to monitor, comment and follow up as required.
- collaborate with Executive Chef / F&B Director in creating menus and pricing.
- work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards.
If you have the following
requirements feel free to apply:
- A Self motivated, target orientated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong business acumen
- A relevant qualification relating to Sales & Marketing/Events or Hotel Management
- 3 to 4 years of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of PMS Systems
- Must be available in Abu dhabi.
