Sales - Sales Manager

Job Description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Sales Manager you are responsible to implement all sales activities and maximize business opportunities in your specific area of responsibility. The role involves implementing and executing all sales action plans and will include key responsibilities such as:
• Ensure comprehensive and complete coverage of own portfolio, covering all levels of accounts managerial and departmental executives for a comprehensive client servicing, achieving targets and maximum productivity
• Implement and execute all sales objectives and action plans to reach and exceed targets set
• Establish parameters, quotes and negotiate prices with customers for transient and group business in connection with the properties
• Promote and produce sales leads for Rotana within its respective areas
• Provide feedback on changing marketing conditions, including trends in the competition, as a result of direct sales solicitation, telephone and direct mail in its market areas
• Establish and maintain files of major accounts and assist Superiors in maintaining the accounts management system
• Ensure that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximize up selling opportunities whenever possible

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should be holding a degree in sales and minimum two years post graduate work experiences, ideally within the hotel industry. You must be a computer literate with excellent presentation skills and highly sophisticated communication skills, written and oral with proficiency in English is essential and any other language skills beside will be an asset.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will have a guest and service oriented attitude, backed up by a pro active approach and a strong drive for results. In your daily business you show flexibility, display a high level of integrity and professionalism to both colleagues and clients. You are having a track record in exceeding targets with the ability to identify, implement and execute sales strategies and account plans while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding Hotel Operations
Effective Communication
Planning for Business
Supervising People
Understanding Differences
Supervising Operations
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Job Location Baghdad, Iraq Years of Experience Min: 2 Max: 4 A five-star haven in one of Baghdad’s most desirable districts, Babylon Rotana is suitable for both long- and short-term staying guests. With a prime location next to the green zone, close to the banks of the famous Tigris River and just 30 minutes’ drive from Baghdad International Airport, this hotel offers guests convenience and comfort in the heart of downtown Baghdad in a free alcoho... l environment. Vibrant souks and bazars and many of the city’s top attractions are just a short drive away from the hotel, which is ideal for guests looking to make the most of their leisure time during their stay. Extensive measures have also been taken to make it the most secure hotel in the downtown Baghdad area. The hotel features 284 spacious and modern rooms and suites with amazing views of Baghdad’s skyline and the majestic Tigris River. An icon in its own right, Babylon Rotana’s striking pyramid design and expansive gardens pay homage to the Babylonian heritage of the city. Considered one of the city’s top dining destinations, the hotel presents four enticing dining venues and an unrivalled range of authentic regional and international cuisine, with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Enjoy a light meal and coffee at Al Yasmine Lobby Lounge, experience a casual dining of our top menu picks of shawarma and shisha at Babylon Village, global flavours and Iraqi favourite dishes at the all-day dining restaurant, Shanashil Restaurant or a wide range of international dishes, refreshments and shisha at Al Shorfa Lounge where the hotel gardens are a picture perfect backdrop. For meetings, events, conferences and weddings, our flexible and fully-equipped venues, including a ballroom, can host up to 600 guests, while our leisure facilities spoil you for choice and promise fun and relaxation. Take a dip in our two Olympic-size pools, work out in the fitness centre, get competitive on the tennis courts or be pampered in our spa