The Assistant Sales Manager – Corporate Proactive supports Aloft Abu Dhabi’s corporate sales strategy by identifying new business, managing client accounts, conducting sales calls and site inspections, preparing proposals, and converting leads into room nights and event revenue. Candidates should have hotel sales experience, preferably in a corporate or business-development role, strong knowledge of the Abu Dhabi market, and excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. The role requires confidence in building relationships, achieving revenue targets, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with reservations, revenue management, events, and operations teams. A professional appearance, commercial awareness, customer focus, and flexibility to attend meetings and networking events are expected.
Aloft Abu Dhabi is a contemporary, design-led hotel located near Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and other major business and leisure destinations. It operates under Aloft Hotels, a Marriott International brand known for its modern style, lively social spaces, technology-friendly guest experience, and appeal to business and younger leisure travellers. The hotel offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, fitness amenities, and event services. As part of Marriott International’s global portfolio, Aloft Abu Dhabi benefits from established operating standards, international training, career mobility, and Marriott Bonvoy exposure. Its commercial team works with corporate clients, travel partners, event organisers, and local businesses to grow occupancy and revenue. The workplace typically values teamwork, proactive selling, guest engagement, professionalism, and the ability to perform effectively in a multicultural hospitality environment.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but Abu Dhabi is an island city connected to the mainland by bridges and surrounded by coastal communities. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, events, finance, construction, healthcare, and technology provide strong employment opportunities. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress, respectful behaviour, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Life offers modern housing, beaches, shopping, restaurants, international schools, and desert activities, although summers are extremely hot. For most hotel roles, the employer arranges an employment entry permit, medical testing, Emirates ID, and residence visa, often covering sponsorship and sometimes accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, or flights. Confirm the full package before relocating, including probation terms, commissions, working hours, and housing costs. Abu Dhabi is generally safe, but living expenses can be significant, especially rent.
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