Cluster Sales Manager - Leisure

Role summary

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The Cluster Sales Manager – Leisure is expected to develop leisure business across the assigned Marriott properties in Dubai, focusing on tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers, destination-management companies and luxury or group leisure segments. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel sales experience, preferably in the UAE or wider Middle East. The candidate should understand local and international leisure markets, maintain strong industry relationships, negotiate contracts, manage accounts and achieve revenue targets. Excellent communication, presentation, networking and reporting skills are essential. The role also requires market knowledge, commercial awareness, flexibility to travel and the ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cluster and hotel teams.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across more than 140 countries and territories. Its brands range from luxury names such as The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to select-service brands including Aloft, Courtyard and Four Points. Aloft by Marriott Me’aisam Dubai is a contemporary lifestyle hotel serving business and leisure travelers near Dubai’s production and entertainment districts. The hotel offers modern accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and social spaces designed for an energetic, connected guest experience. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, commercial performance, inclusion, professional development and consistent global service standards. A cluster sales position supports more than one property or sales portfolio, helping maximize market reach, account production and revenue across participating hotels.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it is a highly international destination with major opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, events, technology and finance. Dubai offers a fast-paced lifestyle, excellent infrastructure, diverse restaurants, beaches, shopping and year-round entertainment, while Abu Dhabi is generally quieter and more spacious. The culture blends Emirati traditions with expatriate communities from around the world; modest dress and respect for Islamic customs are expected, particularly during Ramadan. Most private-sector employees receive employer-sponsored residence and work visas, with medical checks and Emirates ID registration normally arranged after arrival. Candidates should confirm whether accommodation, transport, flights, insurance and relocation assistance are included. The UAE generally has no personal income tax, although living costs—especially rent in Dubai—can be high. English is widely used in business, and Arabic knowledge is helpful but not usually essential.