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Company description
A world of wonder
Our Habitas is a global home for a global community of like-minded people seeking connection, inspiration and a better future together. Their experience is powered by music, wellness, art, adventure, food, learning and giving back. Through these pillars, they craft magical worlds of wonder in which strangers become friends and friends become family. This is what Our Habitas call luxury for the soul.
Some experiences at Our Habitas have been so impactful that they have made them ritualistic, existing at each of their homes around the world in their own unique way. From the welcome ceremony to family dinner through to storytelling and Sunday sunset sessions, Our Habitas seek to provide a new kind of hospitality where they bridge the gap between old-world luxury and experiential-first travel.
Job description
Job summary
The senior sales manager is responsible for driving the leisure segment, expanding global and regional partnerships, and positioning Our Habitas Ras Abrouq as a preferred luxury desert resort. This role focuses on the GCC, international wholesalers, tour operators, and key travel agencies to maximize revenue, market share, and brand visibility.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute leisure sales strategies to achieve room revenue targets.
- Manage existing leisure accounts and secure new partnerships across GCC, Europe, Asia, and global markets.
- Conduct regular sales trips, roadshows, and participate in trade events.
- Promote the resort’s unique pillars (art, culture, wellness, and adventure) to position it as a distinctive luxury destination.
- Maintain strong relationships with DMCs, luxury consortia, and high-end travel agencies.
- Prepare leisure offers, market insights, and pricing recommendations.
- Lead contracting discussions for seasonal rates, offers, and tactical promotions.
- Work closely with the director of sales to ensure brand alignment across all leisure channels.
- Submit accurate weekly reports, forecasts, and market intelligence.
- Host fam trips and site inspections to showcase the resort.
- Support the commercial team in driving awareness and overall resort visibility.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in luxury leisure sales at a 5-star hotel (luxury resort experience is a big plus).
- Strong knowledge of the GCC and international leisure markets.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
- Valid driving license required.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to represent a remote luxury desert resort and communicate its unique positioning to clients.
Additional information
What's in it for you
- The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
- A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
- Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.
- Working at Our Habitas means being part of a purpose-driven movement. You will help shape stories that go beyond rooms and amenities, creating emotional experiences and connecting people through shared rituals, culture, and a sense of belonging.
- If you believe in luxury that speaks to the soul, and want to build something meaningful in two of Middle East's most extraordinary destinations, we’d love to meet you.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.
We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.
From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels' more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.
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