SALES ADMINISTRATOR - CROWNE PLAZA WEST CAIRO - ARKAN

About Us:

Crowne Plaza is a global chain of full service, upscale hotels headquartered in the United Kingdom. It caters to business travelers and the meetings and conventions market. It is part of the (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group family of brands, which include InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Voco, Staybrige Suites, Kimpton Hotels and Regent. As one of the world's largest upscale brands, we have properties located in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the globe and can be found in nearly 100 countries with more than 429 hotels and 118,000 rooms globally.

Since opening in 2012 Arkan Plaza has evolved into West Cairo’s primary commercial and social destination, offering a multitude of retail and dining outlets along with gyms, banks and offices. All radiating from its welcoming central plaza, situated in the heart of Sheikh Zayed located on the 26th of July corridor main spine, which connects the cities of Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October with the central Cairo area.

Crowne Plaza West Cairo - Arkan the 178-room new build forms part of Phase II of Arkan Plaza. The Hotel is 10 minutes away from the “new” Grand Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes from the Great Pyramids of Giza. It is also in close proximity to Cairo International Airport and will be just 10 kilometers away from Sphinx International Airport. Business and leisure travelers can get the best of both worlds with three meeting rooms and a business center along with an outdoor pool and Club Lounge

We are currently looking for a Sales Administrator to join our amazing team at Crowne Plaza West Cairo – Arkan

Your day to day:

• Prepare all administration documents required by the Hotel sales team
• Attend to telephone, fax, email enquiries in a timely manner
• Co-ordinate all familiarizations and site inspections as required
• Attend monthly sales meetings
• Attend to all sales department mail and maintain a correspondence data base
• Assist with direct mail campaigns
• Maintain filing systems (manual and electronic)
• Maintenance and management of data base
• Create artwork and have collateral input for flyers for direct mail purposes & assist with promotional activities for rooms & conference
• Maintain and update promotional flyers
• Maintain stock of printed material
• Distributes sales leads
• Work in line with business needs
• Organise Trade shows, functions and exhibitions where applicable and advised by Superiors
• Assist with promotions and famtrips where requested
• Assist with compilation of annual budgets, business plan and regular action plans
• Assist with tender submissions
• Stock control of collateral
• Execute advertising/creative briefs in a timely manner
• Co-ordinate and maintain supply of corporate gifts and promotional items
• Assist with the preparation of new products and services
• Assist with the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plans for the hotel
  
  

What we need from you:

• Solid computer skills, proficiency ln the use of office software products (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner in English and Arabic both oral and written.
• Minimum 1 years· experience in a similar position preferably in 5/4-star hotel.
  
  

What we offer:

In return we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to be yourself.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online".

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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?

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.

Our branded service style 'Dare to Connect' is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen. Lets 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.