Summary
Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah is hiring a Sales Executive for its Commercial team. The role focuses on developing corporate and leisure business, managing client relationships, generating room, meeting and group business, and meeting sales targets. Candidates should have at least 2 years of hotel sales experience in the UAE; corporate sales experience and an established UAE business network are preferred. A valid UAE driving license is preferred, and the posting describes the salary as competitive with incentives.
The posting
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Sales Executive, and securing new business opportunities to drive revenue – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a dynamic, commercially driven and results-oriented Sales Executive to join our Commercial team.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving corporate, and group business opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, and identifying new revenue streams to support the hotel's commercial objectives.
This position is ideal for a motivated sales professional with strong networking abilities, excellent communication skills and a passion for hospitality.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Identify, develop and secure new corporate and leisure business opportunities.
- Conduct regular sales calls, client meetings and business development activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with corporate accounts, travel agencies, government entities and key local businesses.
- Generate room night, meeting, event and group business opportunities.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities within Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE market.
- Support the preparation of sales plans, account strategies and business forecasts.
- Ensure all sales activities and account information are updated in Hilton sales systems and CRM platforms.
- Represent the hotel at networking events, trade shows and industry functions when required.
- Work closely with Revenue Management, Marketing and Operations teams to maximize guest satisfaction and revenue performance.
- Achieve monthly and quarterly targets as defined by the Commercial Leadership team.
Qualifications
What It Takes to Make the Stay
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hotel sales experience within the UAE hospitality industry.
- Previous experience in Corporate Sales preferred.
- Strong understanding of the UAE market and commercial landscape.
- Established network of corporate contacts within Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai and Northern Emirates is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
- Valid UAE driving license is preferred.
Preferred Candidate Profile;
Candidates with a proven track record of developing corporate business within the UAE market and an established network of key decision-makers will be given strong preference. Experience with internationally branded hotels is highly desirable.
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
- Have experience working with internationally branded hotels.
- Demonstrate strong corporate account management capabilities.
- Possess an existing business network within the UAE.
- Are proactive, self-motivated and target-driven.
- Can quickly contribute to revenue generation and market share growth.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and incentive structure.
- Career growth opportunities within Hilton.
- Learning and development programs.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- The chance to be part of one of the world's leading hospitality companies.