Sales Manager - Leisure

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The Sales Manager – Leisure is responsible for developing leisure business for Grand Mercure Dubai City, building relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies and corporate leisure accounts. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel sales experience in the UAE or a comparable market. Strong knowledge of Dubai’s leisure market, sales negotiation, account management and revenue-generation techniques is expected. The successful candidate should be confident, target-driven, well presented and capable of meeting sales goals, preparing reports, conducting client visits and representing the hotel at trade events. Excellent English communication skills are normally required; additional languages and existing industry contacts are advantageous.

About the employer

Grand Mercure Dubai City is an upscale hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating under the Grand Mercure brand within Accor. Grand Mercure properties combine international hospitality standards with a strong sense of local culture, design and destination identity. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and visitors seeking convenient access to Dubai’s commercial areas, airport and attractions. Accor is a global hospitality group with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including luxury, premium, midscale and economy properties. Its operations cover accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and guest services across many countries. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured service standards, training opportunities and opportunities for internal mobility. Benefits for Dubai-based roles may include accommodation or allowance, transportation, meals, medical insurance, annual leave and air-ticket benefits, depending on the employment package.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, events, finance and technology provide strong employment opportunities, with hotels frequently recruiting sales, front-office, food-and-beverage and operations professionals. UAE culture blends Emirati traditions with communities from around the world; modest dress and respect for local customs are important. Dubai offers beaches, shopping, restaurants, desert activities and an active social scene, although living costs can be high. Most foreign employees require an employment visa and residence permit sponsored by their employer. The company commonly arranges medical testing, Emirates ID processing and work authorization. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, insurance, transport, probation terms and annual leave before relocating. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications and a clear employment contract are normally required.