Director of sales - In charge

Company Description Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! As a pioneering 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 fulfill 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 and for the planet. Hospitality is a work of heart, Join us and become a Heartist. Job Description Director of Sales Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experiences to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bonds with your guests. What you will be doing:

1. Ensure implementation of all Sales related Policies & Procedures and adhere to company and hotel policies & procedures.
2. Promote marketing awareness and leadership to all employees. Develop an organized, motivated, and cohesive Sales team.
3. Develop, implement, maximize, monitor, and evaluate objectives, strategies, and activities of the Sales Department so as to achieve and exceed forecasted revenue figures in Rooms and Food & Beverage and all hotels related revenue streams.
4. Ensure that an effective and efficient day-to-day acquisition program, including administration, reporting system is effectively organized and deployed.
5. Solicit group, transient and/or banquet business, and reach consistent achievement of sales objectives.
6. Establish parameters, quotes, negotiate prices, and seal contracts.
7. Participate in tradeshows, conventions, and promotional events.
8. Maintain accounts, contact, activity, and business details.

Qualifications

1. Previous experience in the same role in a hotel field, a 5 Star style hotel.
2. Fluency in Arabic & English, both verbal and non-verbal.
3. Extensive hotel operations experience required.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of budget planning and financial controls.
5. Excellent selling & negotiation skills.
6. Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required.
7. University degree.
8. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
9. Highly responsible & reliable.
10. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
11. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
12. Input and access information in the property management system/computers/point of sales system.

Additional Information We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are, and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit . Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!#BELIMITLESS #J-18808-Ljbffr