Sales Manager - Government

Job description / Role

Enjoy awe-inspiring, authentic, and memorable experiences with Banyan Tree Doha At La Cigale Mushaireb.

As our SALES MANAGER - GOVERNMENT, you will be reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing and your essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

What you will be doing:

- Acquire, develop and manage local corporate business and government accounts according to the set business-mix strategy .
- Ensure maximum acceptance in RFPs.
- Acquire, develop and manage business travel agent accounts (BTA) according to the set business-mix strategy.
- Constantly monitor the market and the competition and report on threats and opportunities.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on segment and account production and propose tactics and strategies to improve revenue or avoid shortfall.
- Implement and execute all sales objectives and action plans to reach and exceed targets set .
- Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively
- Ensure all requests are handled in the timeframe set by the company

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a 5-star hotel environment within Sales with proven records of closing sales.
- Previous experience working in the GCC.
- Strong network in Qatar is desirable.
- Must be excellent in using computer and well versed in all computer applications.
- Clear communication; effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Arabic speaking will be a definite advantage.
- Highly responsible and reliable, with exceptional attention to details.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to focus attention on guests' needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

What is in it for you:

- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities.

Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

Do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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.