Sales Executive - Leisure
Core
Manage key accounts and prospects for a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai, focusing on leisure segment sales, DMC relationships, and villa inventory.
Role type
Senior IC hotel sales executive (leisure)
Builds
Group bookings, FIT offers, and event packages for Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Domain
Hospitality + Leisure travel
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Hotel sales, DMC management, negotiation, relationship building, group/event sales, villa inventory management, trade show participation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Dubai hospitality market, leisure market expertise, tour operator relationships
Technologies
Opera, ASA
Responsibilities
Manage assigned accounts including local DMCs and UK accounts; complete minimum 2-3 sales calls weekly; maintain relationships with overseas partners via conference calls; attend trade shows and sales trips; manage VIP villa booking inventory; prepare special FIT offers; handle group and event enquiries; conduct site inspections; arrange familiarization trips.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC