Company DescriptionSwissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel is a 620-room-and-suite upper upscale property. Catering for both business and leisure clientele. The hotel is located in Deira in the heart of Dubai and within easy reach of major tourist landmarks, leisure destinations and city services. It is linked to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre, only 3 stops away on the Dubai Metro from the Dubai World Trade Centre and a 10 minute drive from Dubai International Airport. As a Sales Executive - Corporate & Long Stay, you will be responsible to provide professional and friendly service to all patrons. To assist the Sales Team in the achieving of targets and generating sales for the property.What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world

Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.What you will be doing:

• To effectively manage own account portfolio. To take part in all sales-related activities, and to effectively sell all aspects of the hotel.
• Handle the issues regarding to accounts/potential accounts mainly relating to Corporate and long stay accounts.
• Develop new and maintain existing business accounts through the preparation and execution go action plans.
• Develop and maintain contact with local business generators, meeting and convention planners, Visitors/Convention Bureau, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts and other procedures closely.
• Deal effectively with guests and workplace colleagues from a variety of cultures
• To perform any other duties as required by the Management
• Assist with any other sales and events support projects & duties as requested

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 -3 year experience in the Sales department is preferred
• Business degree, or any relevant qualification, would be advantageous
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Additional language skills is an asset (Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese)

Additional InformationVisa requirements:Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai. Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair will cover visa costs and flights for selected candidates from place of origin.Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor?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.
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