Ref: RP714-1035

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Key tasks
- Prospecting new accounts for Novotel & Ibis Gate Abu Dhabi Gate and follow the sales process through to convert into 'producing' accounts.
- Ensure that all accounts are properly updated in Opera.
- Maintain up-to-date activity and rate information for each account. Action any group and event enquiry and ensure accurate hand over for follow up to Inspired Meeting team.
To support:
- Sales Co-coordinator in carrying out his / her roles effectively (i.e. by ensuring there are enough sales kits available for the week)
- Communicating client requirements in a timely and accurate manner to all internal departments as required, ensuring delivery of superior guest service.
- Ensure accurate follow up and communication both internally to reservations and accounting departments, and confirmation to client.
- Rates sheets must be accurate at all times. Communicate any obstacles to completing action plans to ADOS/DOSM.
- To arrange and manage familiarization / educational trips in line with business needs.
- Respond within 24 hours to any Group/banqueting requests, checking space/rates in Opera and communicating to Inspired Meeting Manager for further follow up.
- Fully aware of ACCOR and brands programs
- Fully aware of the ACOR values
- Gather market & customer information and provide feed back on buying trends, negotiate terms of an agreement and close sales deal
- Should perform other duties assigned by superior(s).
- Visit potential customer for new business
- Maintain and develop relationship with existing customers in person & via telephone calls
- Must have UAE Driving License

Requirements

Skills
- Level of Education Secondary professional education

Areas of study
- Sales

Professional experiences
- 3 to 5 years

Languages essential
- English

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 Executive salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 5,500

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