Assistant Sales Manager

AccorHotels

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Ref: RP714-6152

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Group Assistant Sales Manager

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our engaging service and delicious cuisine make every special event a truly memorable affair, both within our distinctive surroundings and off-site. Your vision and leadership as Manager - Catering, Conference Services &/or Events will ensure an engaged team, efficient operations - and service that exceed the expectations of every client.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Sales, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Reporting to the Director - Catering, Conference Services &/or Events, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Assist sales manager in managing in soliciting and booking Catering, Conference Service &/or Events business through targeted activities; including sales calls, inquiry calls, appointments, etc.
- Organize catering and/or convention booking files from date of departure, and maintain accurate activities within files consistently.
- Follow up with sales manager to obtain/confirm all event-related information (to include, but not limited to - meeting specifications, audio visual, rooming lists, technical needs, exhibit needs, food and beverage requirements, etc) with client, organize/distribute group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, etc to all operating partners accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department.
- Yield sleeping room block and function space, ensuring optimization of financial return/performance.
- Initiate/follow up on billing procedures, ensuring deposits and/or credit applications are received within acceptable timeframes.
- Conduct pre-conference/event meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated.
- Ensure guest/group experience while onsite, through personal interaction and attendance at functions throughout the stay.
- Must be flexible to accommodate irregular and/or extended hours.
- Conduct any/all site inspections as required. Able to handle 'walk-in' inquiries.
- Attend necessary meetings within hotel that affect/are affected by the Catering, Conference Services &/or Events department.
- Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business.
- Play active role in local community through associations, memberships and involvement. Be an ambassador of the hotel within the local community.
- Additional responsibilities, as outlined by Director or Assistant Director.

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Previous leadership experience within luxury market, and similar role, required.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required (Micros Opera S&C, and Meeting Matrix preferred).
- University/College degree in a related discipline preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required.
- Strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and problem solving abilities.
- Highly responsible, reliable and ethical. A reputation for honesty and integrity.
- Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
- Possess and/or obtain CMP/CPCE certification within three years.
- Ability to work days, nights and weekend; when necessary.

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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Sales Manager salaries in Saudi Arabia

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SAR 18,500

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