Requirements
The ideal candidate must possess discipline, a good attitude, and be self-motivated, with a passion for guest experience and satisfaction. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with fluency in English. A minimum of two years of experience in a similar position within an upscale hotel is required, alongside a higher diploma or bachelor's degree in hotel or business school.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Marketing, Advertising & PR
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Company description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status quo.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues.
Hospitality is a work of heart.
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job description
Reporting to director of sales, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Establish, maintain, and use his library of reference materials, periodicals, texts and sales leads: stay abreast of market trends and hotel selling techniques.
Research the market on a continuing basis to determine where business comes from, what is the influence, who the hotel’s clients are, how they normally arrive in the city, etc.
Go on sales trip to promote and solicit business for the hotel.
Maintain close contacts within the community and in neighboring marketing areas, with airlines, travel agencies, commercial houses, private clubs, professional associates, etc. to procure new business for the hotel.
Review internal promotion pieces on a regular basis to ensure that all hotel signs, posters, tent cards, etc. are adequate, up-to-date, visually effective and consistent with high standards set by management.
Organize and promote, in cooperation with the food and beverage department, special projects such as monthly food promotion, café promotion, etc. to stimulate the food & beverage sales within the community.
Coordinate with front office and housekeeping departments in handling of room reservations and customers’ inquiries, requests and complaints.
Direct, supervise and administer all personnel within the sales department.
Qualifications
Discipline, good attitude and self-motivated
Passionate in guest experience and satisfaction
Able to work in a team and good communication
Fluent in English both written and verbally
Must have experience in the same position at least 2 years in an upscale hotel
Hotel or business school graduates with higher diploma or bachelor degree
Additional information
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus
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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