Assistant Director of Sales Leisure - UK & German Market

Assistant Director of Sales Leisure - UK & German Market

Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

Department: Sales & Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Reporting To: Director of Sales

Description
Responsible for achieving hotel targets by optimising revenues through an assigned account base, as well as prospecting new clients in assigned markets. Ensure the yearly sales budget is achieved and surpassed by assisting to and cooperating with the Director of Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Sales in the Management of the Sales Team especially in the absence of the Director of Sales.
• Attend internal Meetings and Conference Calls, and Client Appointments and Client Events in the absence primarily of the Director of Sales.
• Responsible for prospecting new accounts.
• Responsible for all segments of assigned geographical markets, which may include, but not be exclusively limited to European markets.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Adhere to the Corporate SOP’s.
• Follow up of tentative bookings in the assigned markets.
• Detailed knowledge of competitor set.
• Detailed knowledge of all services provided by the Hotel and all relevant facts and figures of hotel.
• Responsible for timely contracting from the client base responsible for.
• SMART contracting to ensure optimum yielding during annual rate negotiations.
• Attend trade shows, sales blitz, workshops, etc. in the assigned markets.
• Assist the Director of Sales in defining an annual sales action plan and execute set actions accordingly.
• Assist the Director of Sales with the preparation of the annual budget by providing statistics and forecasts of account productions.
• Execute sales actions within set cost budget structure.
• Document all sales actions in SFA (S&C).
• Update OPERA contact database at all times.
• Cross sell other Kempinski Hotels.

Job Requirements
Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a sales position
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management / Business Administration
• Strong knowledge of Opera & Microsoft Office
• Understands the local culture and have worked in the region
• Fluency in English is a must
• Should be result & quality driven.
• Entrepreneurial, straightforward, leader, team player, works well under pressure. people oriented.
• Passionate for European Luxury.

About Kempinski
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.
 
 Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
 
 For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
 
 In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.

About Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah - Dubai

Kempinski Hotel and Residences Palm Jumeirah is located on the Palm, one of Dubai's most sought-after areas, a stay here means being immersed in luxury. It offers 244 luxurious suites, villas and penthouses, situated on five sprawling acres of territory. It combines four Food and Beverage outlets and private beach.

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