Sales Executive

Job Description

The Sales Executive supports the hotel’s sales strategy by identifying new business, maintaining relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, tour operators and event partners, and promoting rooms, meetings and resort facilities. Candidates typically need hospitality or sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, professional presentation, and good knowledge of the local market. Fluency in English is generally required; Arabic or other languages may be an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to meet revenue and activity targets, conduct sales calls and property visits, prepare proposals, update customer records, coordinate with operational departments, attend networking events and provide excellent service. A proactive, target-driven attitude, teamwork, flexibility and familiarity with Marriott standards and hotel systems are important.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across international markets. Its brands include Sheraton, Marriott Hotels, Westin, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton and many others. Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa is a beachfront property in the United Arab Emirates offering guest rooms, restaurants, leisure facilities, spa services, meeting spaces and events. As part of Marriott, the resort follows established standards for guest service, commercial performance, employee development and responsible operations. Sales colleagues work with local and international accounts to attract business, group stays, meetings and leisure demand. Employment may include Marriott training, career-development opportunities, staff benefits and access to the company’s global hospitality network, subject to the applicable employment package and UAE regulations.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of coastal emirates, with Sharjah offering beaches, museums, heritage districts and easy access to Dubai. Hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, events, food and beverage, and real estate provide many employment opportunities. The culture is welcoming and diverse, while Islamic traditions influence dress, public behavior and major holidays; modest clothing and respectful conduct are expected. Lifestyle options range from affordable shared accommodation and public transport to a highly modern, premium urban experience. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored work authorization. The employer normally arranges an entry permit, medical examination, Emirates ID and residence visa, although procedures and costs should be confirmed in the offer. Bring authenticated qualifications where requested, budget for housing and deposits, and verify salary, service charge, insurance, transport and accommodation before relocating. Sharjah is generally more conservative and often less expensive than Dubai.