Assistant Director of Sales

Job description / Role

As the Assistant Director of Sales it is your main responsibility, in conjunction with the Director of Sales of the W Doha Hotel & Residences, to initiate, plan, direct and manage the implementation of the hotel’s sales strategy to ensure that the hotel’s facilities and services are sold according to agreed budgeted guidelines.

You are further responsible: to supervise the day-to-day activities of the property sales and events while ensuring that the activities of all team members are aligned with hotel strategy; to proactively manage a pre-determined number of key accounts/key prospects and other active accounts to ensure maximum yield in line with budgetary objectives; to take responsibility for the compilation and execution of the required sales action plans as agreed with the DOS; to plan and attend any trade fairs as a representative of Starwood Hotels, ensuring that the quality image of the organization is portrayed, and that every opportunity is taken to promote W Doha; to arrange and manage Sales trips in line with business needs; to support in developing new leads and researching new business opportunities; to direct the sales team and provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with W hotel's vision and values; and to develop and maintain strong customer relationships while meeting and exceeding their expectations.

Requirements

- A Bachelor Degree and additional education in the Sales & Marketing fields is preferred.
- A Minimum of 1 year experience in the position of an Assistant Director of Sales is required.
- Previous sales experience for at least 7 years in the Hospitality Industry preferably in the Middle East or within Starwood properties is required.
- Ability to meet targets and foster business is a must.
- Superior analytical skills are required.
- Experience in off-line marketing is a plus.
- You must be fluent in the English language, both written and verbally.

We want you to be an outstanding coach and mentor with strong leadership skills, committed to the development of your team.

About the Company

W Doha has recently been awarded Best Business Hotel by the Conde Nast Traveller Middle East Reader’s Choice Awards. Being the first W in the Middle East, we are setting the tone for fashion and entertainment in Doha and in Middle-East. Working for unique and refreshing lifestyle brand such as W and joining Starwood - one of the leading names in hospitality-will open doors for many future career opportunities. For more information about us, please visit: http://www.whoteldoha.com