Sales Executive - Corporate

Job Description

The Sales Executive – Corporate is responsible for developing business from corporate accounts, generating room and event revenue, maintaining client relationships, and achieving sales targets for SO/ Uptown Dubai. Candidates typically need hospitality or corporate sales experience, strong knowledge of the Dubai business market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence using CRM and sales systems. The role expects regular client visits, prospecting, account management, accurate reporting, teamwork with reservations and operations, and a professional, target-driven approach. Fluency in English is generally required; knowledge of Arabic or other languages is an advantage. A valid UAE driving licence and existing corporate contacts may also be beneficial.

Company Info

SO/ Uptown Dubai is a luxury lifestyle hotel associated with SO/, Accor’s fashion-led hospitality brand. Located in the Uptown Dubai district, the property is designed to combine contemporary accommodation, restaurants, social spaces, entertainment, and stylish service for business and leisure guests. The hotel operates within Accor, a major international hospitality group with brands spanning luxury, premium, midscale, and economy segments worldwide. SO/ properties are known for bold design, fashion-inspired experiences, energetic public areas, and a strong emphasis on personalised guest engagement. Employees work in a multicultural environment and collaborate across commercial, food and beverage, rooms, events, and guest-experience teams. A corporate sales executive supports the hotel’s commercial performance by building relationships with companies, travel partners, and local organisations that can generate accommodation, meetings, and event business.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is a modern Gulf federation rather than an island, made up of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the broadest hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, and business opportunities. The culture blends Emirati traditions, Islamic values, and a highly international population. English is widely used, while Arabic is the official language. Lifestyle options include beaches, desert activities, global dining, shopping, nightlife, and strong public transport in major cities. Summers are extremely hot, so indoor facilities and air-conditioning are central to daily life. Most foreign employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; employers commonly arrange entry permits, medical checks, Emirates ID, and labour documentation. Relocating candidates should confirm accommodation, insurance, transport, flights, probation terms, and commission details in writing. Costs, especially rent, can be high in Dubai, so the complete benefits package matters.