Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Sales Manager is expected to drive room, event and business-group revenue for Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Doha. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, plus several years of hotel sales experience, preferably in a luxury or international property. Strong knowledge of the Qatar market, corporate accounts, MICE business, negotiations and CRM systems is valuable. The successful candidate should be commercially focused, well presented and confident in building relationships with travel agents, companies and event planners. Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills are expected, together with the ability to meet targets, prepare sales reports, conduct client visits and work collaboratively with revenue, events and operations teams.

About the employer

Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Doha, is a high-end Marriott International property in Qatar. Set in a peaceful landscaped location near Doha, the resort combines luxury accommodation with extensive wellness, dining, meeting and leisure facilities. Its signature feature is a large women-only wellness retreat, supported by spa treatments, fitness services, pools and relaxation experiences. The property also caters to families, business travelers, weddings and corporate events, with a range of restaurants and event spaces. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the resort focuses on distinctive local character, personalized service and memorable guest experiences. Employees work within international hospitality standards while serving Qatar’s growing luxury tourism, business and events market. Marriott typically provides structured training, career development and opportunities to move within its global hotel network.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha as its main commercial and employment center. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, spas, catering companies, airlines and event venues, especially for candidates with international experience. The culture is welcoming but conservative: modest clothing is recommended, public behavior should remain respectful, and Arabic and Islamic customs are important. Doha offers modern malls, museums, beaches, desert excursions and a lively dining scene, while summers are extremely hot and humid. Most overseas employees relocate through employer sponsorship. The company normally arranges a work visa, residence permit, medical checks and related documentation, although exact benefits vary by contract. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, health insurance, annual leave, airfare and gratuity before accepting an offer. Qatar has no personal income tax on salaries, but living costs, particularly rent, can be high without employer-provided housing.