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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company Description

Novotel Jeddah Tahlia Street is located in the heart of Jeddah, a 20-minutes drive from King Abdulaziz International Airport and 10 minutes from Jeddah Corniche. The hotel features spacious modern rooms, elegant rooftop pool and SPA. all day dining restaurant , kids area and variety of meeting rooms.

"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.

Job Description

- To strategically manage the total sales efforts within the hotel to pro-actively generate revenue.
- To develop, implement, maximize, monitor and evaluate objectives, strategies and activities of the sales function, so as to secure new accounts and develop these accounts into profitable business for the hotel, thereby achieving and exceeding forecasted revenue figures in Rooms and Food & Beverage.
- To interact and communicate effectively with Rooms, Food & Beverage and Reservations departments to ensure guests receive high levels of service
- To be entrepreneurial and to think beyond the boundaries is expected and not requested
- To provide service that is sincere, warm and enthusiastic, ensuring the guests' satisfaction
- To take the time to get to know the guests , and to be committed to service excellence
- Develop and implement business plan and sales strategy that ensure hotel sales goals and profitability.
- Adhere to and monitor departmental operating expenses as per departmental budget and forecast.
- Preparation of the annual Sales budget taking into consideration Market mix, average room rate, yield and Occupancy levels.
- Co-ordination with Regional Sales Office
- Conduct interviews for candidates in the department in conjunction with Human Resources and prepare job descriptions
- Review and monitor departmental work schedules, oversee that departmental payroll is in line with budgets.
- Plans and manages sales efforts/activities with sister hotels under the supervision of the corporate Sales Team as required.
- Finalize rates structure and strategy through competitive data review and demand analysis.

Requirements:

- Relevant sales experience is an asset for the same role
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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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