Sales Executive

Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the 'ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive' concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities.

Billed as 'the first luxurious integrated resort in Jeddah', Rixos Obhur Jeddah will meet the increasing demand for luxurious hospitality paired with high-quality leisure activities in the area. The resort will host guests in 247 residential units, including 174 rooms and 73 villas, as well as a fine-dining restaurant, two specialty beach restaurants and a lounge bar. Among its many highlights will be an exclusive private beach. Other amenities are to include a central ballroom for events, meeting rooms, a fitness center, a spa, kids and teens clubs, and several swimming pools. All of this will be set amid green landscaping, golden beaches and a port.

Job Description

- Prior to preparing an offer, ensure that all necessary information about the event is obtained either from account manager or client direct.
- Prepares offer letters according to guest requirements and availability according to company standards and selling strategy.
- Follows up on offers sent promptly and systematically and within establish parameters, negotiate rates and amend offer sent, taking all necessary actions to secure the business.
- Maintains generating accounts through various sales activities (face to face sales calls, telephone calls, sight inspections, entertainment) jointly with Accounts Manager.
- Maximizes up selling opportunities by proposing additional events and activities suitable and complimenting to the MICE booking.
- Communicate the final details of all confirmed bookings to the Sales Manager - for the contract to be prepared.
- Obtain client's signature on Booking Contract in a prompt and timely fashion.
- Maintains and updates the Sales & Catering as per company standards.
- Obtains client feedback after each event verbally and through Thank You letter and Guest Questionnaire and communicate the same with all concerned.
- Ensures that the response to any business request is actions within 24 working hours.
- Ensures that availability is checked with sister Hotels and alternative venues are recommended prior to regretting any booking.
- Maintains close communication with the Sales Team in the negotiation process of their bookings.
- Performs all duties & responsibilities in a timely & efficient manner in accordance with established hotel policies to achieve position objectives.
- Handles incoming calls and ensures messages are taken and details are forwarded to the person concerned.
- Attends departmental & communication meeting as requested by Director of Sales.
- Attends major events in hotel & city as requested by Department Head.
- Ensures that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximizes up selling opportunities whenever possible.
- Ensures comprehensive and up to date knowledge of properties' unique selling points, features, amenities, services and policies with special emphasis on Conference Banqueting facilities.

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