Summary
Minor Hotels is hiring a Sales Manager, Leisure for its Avani property in Dubai. The role develops leisure business, manages relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers and travel agencies, and grows existing accounts to meet revenue and room-night targets. Responsibilities include sales calls, site inspections, contracting, rate negotiations, market monitoring, forecasting and coordination with Revenue, Reservations and Marketing. The position is based in Dubai; no salary or visa conditions are stated.
The posting
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Job Location:
Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites


At Avani, we’re all about finding that perfect balance — between cool and kind, design and function, service and privacy. We’ve built our hotels and resorts around this philosophy: vibrant social spaces that vibe with the day, stylish rooms that simply work, and honest, locally inspired food. We embrace an upbeat service culture that genuinely respects the art of hospitality.
With a growing portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, Avani is a brand on the move. If you take real pride in the little things — and believe that a warm welcome and a genuine smile make all the difference — you’ll fit right in here.
Reporting to the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, the Sales Manager – Leisure is responsible for driving and managing leisure business for Avani+ Palm View Dubai Hotel & Apartments, with a strong focus on revenue generation, market development, and strategic account management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage key relationships with tour operators, DMCs, wholesalers, and travel agencies.
- Identify and secure new leisure business opportunities across key source markets.
- Manage and grow existing accounts to achieve revenue and room-night targets.
- Conduct sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, and regular account reviews.
- Lead contracting, rate negotiations, tactical promotions, and seasonal offers in line with commercial strategy.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and account performance to identify opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate with Revenue, Reservations, and Marketing to optimize business opportunities and hotel performance.
- Represent the hotel at trade shows, roadshows, sales missions, and industry networking events.
- Maintain accurate sales activities, account records, forecasts, and performance updates.
- Support the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing in executing the hotel’s overall leisure sales strategy.
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