Assistant Director Of Sales

Job description / Role

Company description

The iconic Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha introduces a unique lifestyle and luxurious services and products, Rixos warm hospitality, the vibrant entertainment programs, and the trendy and distinguished all inclusive food and beverage concepts with 378 beautifully appointed guest rooms, dream bedding and luxurious atmosphere. Join our motivated and vibrant team as assistant director of sales and build your career with us.

Job description

The job description includes but is not limited to the below:

• Conduct site visits, fam trips, sales trips as required based on business requirements and proactive targets.
• Responsible for the promotion and sales of all products of the hotel, including but not limited to rooms, catering, banquets, etc.
• Complete sales targets and related tasks set by the hotel.
• Develop sales plans and obtain approval from the director of sales, maintaining and growing customers in the region or industry according to the plan.
• Understand customer needs through telephone sales, face-to-face visits and other forms, achieving sales.
• Produce quotations efficiently, send contracts to customers and follow up promptly.
• Show clients around the hotel.
• Operate the hotel reservation system to book rooms, banquet venues, etc.
• Send the team's work order promptly and ensure that the relevant departments receive relevant information.
• Establish a good relationship with customers, maintain updated customer information and promptly report customer needs and feedback to the hotel.
• Recommend other hotel chains within the group to clients.
• Proactively collect market and industry information to share with other members of the sales team to capture business opportunities and ultimately convert to business confirmations.
• Ensure effective communication between the sales team and the hotel operations team through regular meetings and assist the banquet sales or operations department to follow up on events occurring during the banquet or meeting.
• Handle guest feedback or complaints.
• Maximise sales at all times and effectively forecast team and banquet revenue.
• Provide necessary supervision and guidance to the sales director or sales representative as needed in developing team quotes or contracts.
• Actively participate in the development of marketing plans and collaborate to achieve budgets.
• Assist the director of sales to allocate daily work effectively according to the sales team structure.
• Coach the sales team to always ensure that quality services and products are delivered to customers.
• Lead the sales team to achieve departmental goals.
• Assist the director of sales in recruiting, selecting and training employees to maintain team vitality and stability.
• Conscientiously perform assigned tasks and special tasks.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• Strong understanding of the sales segment.
• Five years or above hotel sales and related experience (preferably in a resort).
• Fluent English is a must.
• Good communication, organisation and presentation skills.
• Able to work under strong pressure.
• Understand international customers and have strong market analysis ability.
• Able to lead by example.

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.