Senior Sales Manager - LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi (Pre-Opening)

Senior Sales Manager - LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi (Pre-Opening)

Location: LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Brand: LXR by Hilton

Schedule: Full-time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development / Sales and Marketing

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Industries: Hospitality

Overview

Join LXR Hotels & Resorts, a collection of independent luxury properties that celebrate their unique destination character, offering bespoke experiences and refined elegance. This Pre-Opening position is for a Senior Sales Manager at Hilton's LXR Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary

A Senior Sales Manager analyzes local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads.
• Develop customer accounts and drive travel within the local area to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams.
• Negotiate room rates and packages with corporate clients.
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels.
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions.
• Work within current business strategies and recognize potential opportunities.
• Cooperate with other departments to create an exceptional guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs.
• Attend sales events as required.
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads.
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner.
• Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the sales team.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Excellent grooming standards.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative.
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale.

Preferred Capabilities

• Knowledge of local market.
• Knowledge of hospitality industry.
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field.

Benefits / What'll it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. The vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.