Sales Manager - GCC RAFFLES

Raffles Al Areen Palace in Bahrain is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a GCC Sales Manager. As a luxury resort, we are looking for someone who is passionate about sales and has a proven track record of exceeding targets in the GCC region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth in the GCC market
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities within the GCC region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and partners
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and initiatives
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition
• Positively communicate the hotel image to existing and potential customer at all times.
• Ensure that revenues and / or cost controls are maximized through proactive actions rather than reactive management.
• Report on trends in the industry and local markets.
• Maintain a calendar allowing you to meet all established deadlines and planned sales trips.
• Maintain accurate information on all new and on-going leads and accounts, including solicitation efforts.
• Establishes and sign contracts considering the official Rate Policy in co-ordination with the DOSM.
• Be the one point contact from the Sales team with the external client he/she is dealing with and handle responsively any escalations relating to the concerned client.
• Ensure that targets set by the hotel are met consistently.
• Thoroughly familiarizes oneself with the Hotel s emergency procedures and is in a state of preparedness for any emergency which may occur.
• Be familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Operational Standards Manual for his/her field of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.