Sales Executive - Sales & Marketing - InterContinental Hotels Group® Dubai Festival City

Do you see yourself as a Sales Executive for InterContinental Hotels Group® Dubai Festival City?

What's your passion? Whether you're into triathlon, exploring new restaurants or dancing the tango, at IHG we're interested in you. We love people who apply the same amount of passion and precision to their jobs as they do to their hobbies. Imagine working for a company that gives you Room to be yourself. Our commitment to our people is to deliver room to have a great start, to learn and grow, to perform, to be recognized and rewarded, to be involved and to take the initiative and lead.

The InterContinental Hotels Group® properties in Dubai Festival City consist of four hotel brands. These include the luxury brand InterContinental, the superior upscale Crowne Plaza, the lavish long-stay InterContinental Residence Suites and the vibrant mid-scale Holiday Inn. In addition to over 1000+ bedrooms, the four properties boast a selection of high quality restaurants and bars, an impressive 3,800 square meter Event Centre across two levels, the 5,000 square meters Festival Arena by InterContinental, the luxurious Spa InterContinental, state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool facilities. We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life to people to join over 900 colleagues who are always finding ways to make every guests experience an enjoyable one. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues, and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• With the Sales Manager, plan sales strategy and implement tactics to achieve the budget.
• Sell all aspects of the hotel and cross-sell other InterContinental Hotels Group properties.
• Establish new business and maintain existing business accounts through the preparation and execution of action plans.
• Convert sales leads.
• Handle accounts/prospects jointly with senior positions.
• Solicit and close business according to established parameters.
• Conduct familiarization visits and site inspections.
• Maintain a regular sales call pattern.
• Monitor the competitive set and communicate tactical changes to the Manager.
• Attend regular meetings.
• Entertain prospects and existing key accounts with the aim of sustaining business and generating further sales.
• Report as required on sales activities and successes.
• Participate in conducting client interviews.
• Maintain regular contact with the IHG regional network of hotels and reservation centers.
• Monitor competitor activities.
• Build a profile in the marketplace.
• Assist the Sales Manager with collateral distribution and direct mail campaigns.
• Develop and maintain contacts with business generators, meeting and convention planners, visitors, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts, Government department, and other producers closely allied to the Hotel Business.
• Work in line with business requirements.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of the hotel's offerings, services, and pricing structures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and Opera.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG® family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.