Sales Manager – GCC – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi – Grand Canal

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Job Number 19166707
Job Category Sales and Marketing
Location The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi| Grand Canal| Al Maqta Area| PO Box
91888| Abu Dhabi| United Arab Emirates| United Arab Emirates
Brand The Ritz-Carlton
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? Yes
Position Type Management

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At more than 80 award-winning properties worldwide| The Ritz-Carlton Ladies
and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays
with us| the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of
luxury experiences| we set the standard for rare and special luxury service
the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

JOB SUMMARY

The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales
opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely
fashion for proper service delivery. Conducts day-to-day activities related to
sales with a focus on building long-term| value-based customer relationships
that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration|
Marketing| Hotel and Restaurant Management| or related major; 3 years
experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor|s degree in Business Administration| Marketing| Hotel and
Restaurant Management| or related major; 1 year of experience in sales and
marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities

• Procatively builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new
customers to enable future bookings. Activities could include sales calls|
entertainment| FAM trips| trade shows| etc.

• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer
base for sales opportunities.

• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external
stakeholders.

• Provides accurate| complete and effective turnover to Event Management.

Engaging in Sales Activities

• Researches and develops new leads for property business.

• Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new
business and/or close on business.

• Upsells each buseinss opportunity to maximize revenue potential.

• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g.|
generating proposal| writing contract| customer correspondence).

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize
Revenue

• Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.

• Understands the overall market – competitors’ strengths and weaknesses|
economic trends| supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.

• Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions
and location needs.

• Gains understanding of the location’s primary target customer and service
expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business| business
issues and concerns| to offer better business solution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Executes brand’s Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service
levels.

_The Ritz-Carlton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a
diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Ritz-Carlton does
not discriminate on the basis of disability| veteran status or any other basis
protected under federal| state or local laws._

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