Cluster Sales Executive - Groups and Events

Job description / Role

Job Description

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

- Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
- Representing Fairmont values and service promises
- Preparing, negotiating and sending proposals & contracts
- Determine group rates based on evaluation with support of DORM
- Regular follow ups to ensure highest possible conversion
- Handles negotiations to ensure maximization of revenue income
- Site Inspections and entertainments to show case the property
- Attends all internal meetings and provides update on group lead status'
- Constant communication with operation teams to ensure highest level of customer service
- Managing a set of 20-25 (3rd Party) accounts in terms of sales calls, entertainments, received leads and conversion/production
- KPI's/Activity Goals such as number of sales calls, entertainments, site inspections, received leads and conversion rate
- Preparation of weekly, monthly and annual reports such as production reports, lead status reports, personal month end reports, etc.
- Preparation, communication and participation in FAM trip groups/events
- Constant interaction with Global Sales Offices to ensure highest level of product knowledge for global KAM

Qualifications

Experience in luxury hotel segment (5*)

- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Very good presentation skills (site inspections)
- Understanding of Group operations (arrival procedures, meeting requirements, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office is mandatory
- Knowledge and experience with Opera is an advantage
- Previous experience in MICE is mandatory
- Team player with supportive attitude

Additional Information

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the United Arab Emirates. We will assist successful applicants with the visa process and provide flights and accommodation.

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