Sales Manager -MICE
· Must be able to drive revenue by selling our event space, rooms and F&B Outlets.
· grow our G&C, incentive, corporate groups and exhibition room nights.
· Build and maintain strong co-operative and professional relationships with unit management and clients.
· Deliver and drive strategies for MICE segments.
· participate in department budgeting and forecasting.
· work with government bodies and local authorities.
· sets sales targets for the hotel and plan towards achieving the goal.
· have contacts in the local market / international market.
· Conduct sight visits and inspections by hosting current as well as future clients.
· understand, create, and prepare proposals and quotes.
· planning and staging client functions, site inspections; follow-up post function on client satisfaction.
· promptly follow up on outstanding quotes, requests for proposals, sales enquiries, pending billing and closing PM’s
· familiar with Micros / FMC / Opera and other hotel operating systems
· analyse client and market information and compile conclusive reports with recommendations for ongoing or new business.
· contribute to weekly / monthly departmental meetings by liasing with internal stakeholders.
· attend networking events and functions / make external sales calls.
· social media savvy with the ability to monitor, comment and follow up as required.
· collaborate with Executive Chef / F&B Director in creating menus and pricing.
· work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards.
If you have the following requirements feel free to apply:
· A Self motivated, target orientated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong business acumen
· A relevant qualification relating to Sales & Marketing/Events or Hotel Management
· 3 to 4 years of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel
· Must have a valid driver’s license.
· Knowledge of PMS Systems
· Must be available in Abu dhabi.
- Department
- Food & Beverage
- Role
- Sales Manager - MICE
- Locations
- Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
About Southern Sun
Located Right in the Heart of Abu Dhabi business district with easy access to the airport and main Highway in & out of the city and close to Corniche and beach area. Southern Sun Offers 353 Rooms, 5 Restaurants and Bars, A rooftop Swimming Pool, gym and Terrace, Meeting Rooms and Business Center.