JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Description Proactively promote Accor global portfolio of luxury and lifestyle branded hotels Build and maintain strong relationships with luxury focused travel agencies in the Middle East Strategically manage key accounts and develop new business opportunities with Luxury Middle East based travel agencies Communicate efficiently and regularly with hotels sales team and define sales actions Execute related sales actions to respond to hotels need periods increase production and increase awareness of Accorhotels luxury and lifestyle brands in the markets Drive key sales activities with client appointments promotions and hotels sales trips to respond to hotels need periods to deliver increased market penetration and meet set revenue production objectives Maintain full and accurate knowledge of the competitive hotel chains monitor competitor activity and adjust strategy accordingly to market needs and trends Assist Regional Director of Luxury Sales in the organization... of roadshows events famtrips and sales activities in the Middle East for Accor luxury amp lifestyle hotels Understand amp promote all selling tools amp loyalty programs Identify proactively key marketing opportunities within the market Engage on Social Media platforms and identify opportunities Attend weekly activity review meetings with Regional Director of Luxury Sales and prepare monthly reports as and when requested by the Regional Director of Luxury Sales Ensure accurate production reporting at all time Ensure Anais CRM is accurately updated in line with company standards Qualifications Minimum 5 years experience in a hospitality sales role preferably Global Sales Must currently be in a Director of Sales role or at minimum Associate Director level Strong knowledge of Group booking tools Fluency in English written and spoken is a must Degree in Hotel Management Business administrationAdditional Information Strategic thinker and ability to put plans into action Ability to understand develop and lead projects across the IMEA region Ability to manage a varied and heavy workload and ability to multi-task across numerous disciplines on a daily basis
Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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