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Job Description – Sales Manager- Groups (PMI01876)Employee Status:
Regular
Sales Manager- GroupsSelling a memorable experience in an authentic location is the essence of a Sales Managers role at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Your professionalism and knowledge of the Hotel will reflect positively in how you present the property. Building strong relationships will create a bond- ensuring your clients will always stay with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Hotel Overview:
Fairmont The Palm is a luxury- world-class resort located on the
iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and
suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 10 food and
beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including
Little Miss India- Frevo – Brazilian Churrasco experience- Seagrill Bistro- Ba
Restaurant and Lounge- Blowfish- Flow Kitchen- The Cigar Room and others .
Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health
club- Willow Stream Spa and the Fairmont Falcons Kids` Club
Summary of Responsibilities
Reporting to Senior Manager – Group Sales
responsibilitie
and essential job functions include but are not limited to the
following:
Consistently
offer professional- friendly and engaging service
Ensure
prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external
customers
Ensure the achievement of sales objectives on a monthly-
quarterly and yearly basis
Solicit group business through action plan preparation and
execution
Establish parameters- quotes and negotiate prices-
confirming by written contracts
Participate in tradeshows- conventions and promotional
events within the hotel and trade related organizations
Maintain accounts- contact- activity and business details
within the appropriate software applications (Opera )
Work closely with Conference Service Department to ensure
all details of the contract were delivered and guests depart satisfied
Prepare weekly- monthly- quarterly and annual reports- as
required
Qualifications:
Previous
hotel experience is required.
Hotel sales experience and knowledge with local and global
DMC|s.
Computer
literate in Microsoft Window applications and/or relevant computer
applications required
University/College
degree in a related discipline preferred
Excellent
communication skills- both written and verbal required
Strong
interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly
responsible & reliable
Ability
to focus attention on guest needs- remaining calm and courteous at all
times
Visa Requirements:
Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.
We will assist successful applicants
with the visa process and provide
flights and accommodation.