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The Sales Manager will develop and implement sales strategies to increase room, meeting, event and corporate business for Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate. Responsibilities include managing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, conducting client visits, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, monitoring market trends and achieving revenue targets. Candidates should have hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Abu Dhabi or UAE market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence presenting to corporate clients. Fluency in Arabic and English is expected, while knowledge of Accor systems and existing local business contacts would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially focused, well organised, target driven and able to build long-term client relationships.
Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate is an international midscale hotel operated under Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. Located between Abu Dhabi city and the airport area, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, families, groups and corporate events. Novotel properties typically focus on comfortable accommodation, practical business facilities, food and beverage services, wellness amenities and welcoming, efficient hospitality. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from global standards, established loyalty programmes, employee training and opportunities for career mobility across a large international network. The Abu Dhabi Gate property operates in a competitive market where corporate accounts, government-related business, meetings and events are important sources of revenue. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork and commitment to guest satisfaction while supporting commercial performance.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi offering strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, construction and events. The culture combines Islamic traditions, Emirati customs and a highly international expatriate community. Arabic and English are widely used in business. Abu Dhabi provides a modern, safe lifestyle with beaches, shopping malls, restaurants, cultural attractions and desert activities, although summers are extremely hot. Employers normally arrange an employment entry permit and residence visa, followed by medical checks and an Emirates ID; employees should confirm sponsorship, health insurance, accommodation or housing allowance and annual flights before relocating. Costs vary considerably, especially for housing. Respectful dress and behaviour are expected in public and workplaces, particularly during Ramadan. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications and a signed employment contract are commonly required for relocation.
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