Sales Executive

Job description / Role

General Mission:
• To promote and market the hotel in particular and more generally the hotels which belong to the chain in the area. To achieve sales in the best possible conditions for the hotel and the company.

Responsibilities and Means:
• To manage the hotel position in the whole sale market, to develop the business following to marketing plan, to coordinate efforts with the sales executive to cover all segment such us Corporate, Leisure, weekenders, conferences & seminars, etc...

Administrative responsibilities:
• To organize and coordinate sales & marketing office works
• Responsible for hotel business forecast
• Responsible for hotel sales statistics and report to company and area
• Responsible for opening new guests accounts and debs follow up

Technical Responsibilities:
• Familiar with the hotel and restaurants operations
• Familiar with the hotel’s computer / data processing system
• Familiar with the Chain’s sales & marketing datas report processing
• Ensures availability before sales in coordination with reservations

Commercial Responsibilities:
• To develop a strong product knowledge and image in the local market
• Defines guest’s requirements and ensure services correspond to what is offered
• To participate to Hotel’s budget plan
• Closely observes and monitors completion in the local market
• Represents the hotel in relevant industry exhibitions and travel achievement

Human Responsibilities:
• Motivate and dynamism sales executive activities
• Identify and develop skills and qualities of subordinates
• Programs training when required to improve team performance and achievements

Relations:
• Coordinate and maintain constant links with Rooms division, reservations and F&B Department
• Maintain very close professional relationship with people from tourism industry
• Maintain permanent contacts with corporate accounts
• Entertains people from the trade to develop awareness and image
• Handle guests complains as and when required
• Maintain good contacts with all Hotel’s departments

Requirements

• The candidate should have minimum relevant experience in Hotel of 2 years
• The candidate should have driving license (UAE) and willing to join immediately
• Familiar with the hotel and restaurants operations

About the Company

Hotel for travelers looking for local and authentic experiences.

Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet is a unique mountain oasis resort at the top of historical Jebel Hafeet at the lofty height of 3,000 feet. The hotel features 124 rooms and suites offering ultimate comfort and tranquility in a verdant and spectacular setting with nice view, free of noise & air pollution, family-oriented. Romantic stay for Honeymooners, team-building activities & cool climate during summer.

Al Ain is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and also known as "The Garden city" as more than 30 gardens and parks are located there. Jebel Hafeet mountain is the highest peak in the country and an important tourist attraction. The summit rises more than 4000 feet (1219 m), and the air on the peak is cooler and fresher than the plain below.