Sales Coordinator - Marriott Al Forsan

Role summary

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The Sales Coordinator supports the hotel’s sales team by handling administrative duties, preparing proposals and reports, maintaining client records, coordinating appointments, and assisting with meetings, events, and group bookings. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, customer-service, and computer skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems. Previous experience in hotel sales, events, reservations, or a related administrative role is preferred. Fluency in English is generally required, while knowledge of Arabic or other languages is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to be professional, responsive, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple deadlines while working collaboratively with hotel departments and clients.

About the employer

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide. Located within the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi, the property combines upscale accommodation with access to activities such as motorsports, shooting, equestrian sports, watersports, and other leisure experiences. The hotel serves business travelers, families, groups, and event guests, supported by restaurants, meeting facilities, and resort amenities. Marriott is known for structured operating standards, global career opportunities, employee training, and a strong focus on guest service. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as staff meals, accommodation or housing support, transportation, medical coverage, discounts, and opportunities for internal career development, depending on the contract and local employment terms.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but Abu Dhabi offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, waterfront promenades, desert excursions, shopping, and excellent dining. Hospitality, tourism, events, aviation, retail, technology, and finance provide significant employment opportunities, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; modest dress, respectful behavior, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Summers are extremely hot, while winter is pleasant and popular for outdoor activities. Employers normally sponsor work visas, medical checks, Emirates ID registration, and residency procedures for eligible employees. Confirm whether accommodation, transport, insurance, flights, and annual leave are included before accepting an offer. New arrivals should budget for deposits, food, mobile service, and transport, and verify that the employer is licensed and the written contract matches the offer.