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Radisson Hotel Group

Runs hotel brands for travelers and property owners

Assistant Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDoha, QatarNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required.
  • Three to five years of hotel sales experience is required, preferably within a five-star or luxury hotel.
  • Proven experience in corporate sales, leisure sales, local accounts, and travel trade is required.
  • A strong track record of achieving sales targets and generating room and other hotel revenues is required.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, tour operators, and key accounts is required.
  • Experience in business development, client acquisition, and account management is required.
  • Ability to conduct sales calls, client visits, hotel inspections, and presentations is required.
  • Knowledge of the local hospitality market and competitor activities is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel sales or customer relationship management systems is required.
  • Excellent command of English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel locally and attend client meetings and networking activities when required is required.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve budgeted goals by executing sales activities within the assigned market segment.
  • Assist in developing annual sales goals and completing the monthly booking report.
  • Ensure the function operates within cost restraints and maintain effective correspondence.
  • Meet budgeted sales and profit margins for group business by soliciting, selling, and confirming business as required.
  • Develop data and recommend programs to meet clients’ needs.
  • Prepare proposals with the Director of Sales to maximize profit while satisfying guest needs.
  • Use the “Winning Edge” sales techniques and solicit files in a timely manner to confirm business.
  • Use outside sales calls to solicit existing and new guests.
  • Conduct on-site client inspections and entertainment weekly.
  • Contact in-house guests to foster additional business, repeat bookings, or referrals to other Radisson Hotels.
  • Coordinate activities related to booked business with other departments and communicate guest requests to departments effectively and promptly.
  • Ensure maximum daily occupancy by following up on progress of groups booked with Front Office.
  • Increase sales volume and profitability by assisting in developing and executing projects for assigned market areas in the Hotel Marketing Plan.
  • Keep the Sales Department informed of group booking status and communicate group VIPs to the Front Office Manager for appropriate service.
  • Ensure all reservations are tracked correctly for statistical purposes.
  • Liaise with the Accounts Payable Department regarding credit issues.
  • Adhere to RHG’s responsible business ethics.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hotel sales experience within a five-star or luxury hotel is preferred.
  • Additional languages are an advantage.

About the Company

Radisson Hotel Group

Runs hotel brands for travelers and property owners

Radisson Hotel Group connects travelers with hotels across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, while helping property owners develop, brand and run lodging businesses. Its portfolio spans luxury and lifestyle hotels, upscale resorts and properties converted from independent hotels into branded destinations. Guests book through the group's channels and use its loyalty program, while owners partner through managed, franchised, leased or hybrid agreements. Its commercial systems support property management and hotel revenue optimization through shared technology and distribution. Its hospitality roots trace to Copenhagen's first SAS hotel in 1960, and the group is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
1960

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