Sales Manager -MICE

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· Must be able to drive revenue by selling our event space, rooms and F&B Outlets.

· grow our G&C, incentive, corporate groups and exhibition room nights.

· Build and maintain strong co-operative and professional relationships with unit management and clients.

· Deliver and drive strategies for MICE segments.

· participate in department budgeting and forecasting.

· work with government bodies and local authorities.

· sets sales targets for the hotel and plan towards achieving the goal.

· have contacts in the local market / international market.

· Conduct sight visits and inspections by hosting current as well as future clients.

· understand, create, and prepare proposals and quotes.

· planning and staging client functions, site inspections; follow-up post function on client satisfaction.

· promptly follow up on outstanding quotes, requests for proposals, sales enquiries, pending billing and closing PM’s

· familiar with Micros / FMC / Opera and other hotel operating systems

· analyse client and market information and compile conclusive reports with recommendations for ongoing or new business.

· contribute to weekly / monthly departmental meetings by liasing with internal stakeholders.

· attend networking events and functions / make external sales calls.

· social media savvy with the ability to monitor, comment and follow up as required.

· collaborate with Executive Chef / F&B Director in creating menus and pricing.

· work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards.

If you have the following requirements feel free to apply:

· A Self motivated, target orientated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong business acumen

· A relevant qualification relating to Sales & Marketing/Events or Hotel Management

· 3 to 4 years of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

· Knowledge of PMS Systems

· Must be available in Abu dhabi.

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