The Sales Manager – Groups is responsible for generating and managing group business for Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai. Requirements typically include hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Dubai hospitality market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in sales systems and Microsoft Office. The candidate is expected to identify new business, maintain relationships with corporate and leisure accounts, prepare proposals, conduct site inspections, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with events, rooms, food and beverage, and operations teams. Success requires achieving revenue targets, maintaining accurate forecasts, delivering high-quality client service, and representing Marriott professionally. Flexibility, commercial awareness, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential.
Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and destinations. Its properties serve business and leisure travelers through accommodation, restaurants, meetings, events, wellness facilities, and guest experiences. Marriott is known for structured professional development, international career opportunities, service standards, and its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai is a luxury beachfront resort located on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, offering guest rooms and suites, dining venues, leisure facilities, wellness services, and event spaces. The resort serves individual travelers, groups, corporate clients, and celebrations. In a groups sales role, employees work across commercial and operational departments to attract business, convert enquiries, and deliver successful group stays and events.
The United Arab Emirates offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, retail, aviation, finance, technology, and construction, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Its culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress and respect for local customs are important, especially during Ramadan. Dubai provides a modern, active lifestyle with beaches, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and desert activities, although rent and schooling can be expensive. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers commonly arrange work authorization, medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes accommodation, transport, insurance, or annual flights. Candidates should confirm the full benefits package, probation terms, working hours, and relocation support before accepting an offer. The UAE has no personal income tax on employment income, but living costs vary considerably by neighborhood and lifestyle.
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