The Assistant Director of Sales supports the hotel’s commercial strategy by developing business, managing key accounts, increasing room and event revenue, and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, and other partners. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, or a related field, along with several years of hotel sales experience, preferably in an upscale or international property. The candidate should understand the UAE market, demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills, and be confident using sales and revenue systems. The role expects a proactive, target-driven professional who can lead sales initiatives, coach colleagues, prepare reports, conduct client visits, and work closely with revenue management, marketing, events, and operations teams.
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa is an upscale beachfront hotel operated under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The resort combines accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, meeting spaces, and spa services for business and leisure travelers visiting Sharjah and the wider UAE. Marriott International manages a broad portfolio of global hotel brands and is known for structured career development, international mobility, training, and established service standards. In this property, the sales team helps position the resort in the corporate, group, leisure, meetings, and events markets. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and collaborate across commercial, rooms, food and beverage, finance, and operational departments. Benefits may include accommodation or housing support, transportation, meals, medical coverage, annual leave, air travel allowance, and hotel discounts, depending on the employment package.
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates rather than an island, with strong employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, and construction. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer the largest corporate markets, while Sharjah provides a more family-oriented and often more affordable lifestyle. UAE culture blends Islamic traditions with a highly international population; modest dress, respectful public behavior, and awareness of Ramadan customs are important. The country offers modern infrastructure, warm weather, beaches, shopping, and extensive dining and leisure options, although summers are extremely hot. Employees usually require employer-sponsored residence and work visas, with medical checks and Emirates ID registration. Employers often assist with visa processing, accommodation, transport, insurance, and relocation. Candidates should confirm salary, housing, flights, gratuity, probation, and working hours before accepting an offer.
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