RC RAK, Al Wadi Sales Manager - Groups & Events

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The Sales Manager – Groups & Events is responsible for winning and managing group, meeting, wedding, and event business for Al Wadi Desert. Requirements typically include hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the UAE or luxury hospitality market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence handling corporate and leisure accounts. The candidate is expected to develop new business, maintain client relationships, prepare proposals, conduct site inspections, negotiate contracts, meet revenue targets, and coordinate closely with event operations, rooms, catering, and finance teams. Experience with Marriott systems, luxury resorts, and multicultural clients is advantageous. The role requires commercial awareness, professional presentation, organization, flexibility, and a results-focused approach.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a luxury desert resort operated by Marriott International in the United Arab Emirates. Set within a protected desert landscape, the property offers private villas, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, outdoor experiences, and extensive venues for weddings, meetings, incentives, and social events. It combines refined Ritz-Carlton service with the natural character and cultural heritage of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort serves leisure travelers, corporate groups, luxury tour operators, and special-event guests from the UAE and international markets. Employees work in a highly service-oriented environment where attention to detail, discretion, teamwork, and personalized guest care are important. As part of Marriott International, the property may provide structured training, internal mobility, and access to global hospitality career opportunities.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers coastal cities, desert landscapes, and varied hospitality opportunities. Major employment hubs include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, with jobs across hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, aviation, retail, and wellness. The culture is multicultural and generally respectful, while Islamic traditions influence dress, public behavior, and the timing of Ramadan. Lifestyle options range from beaches and shopping to desert activities, mountain trips, and a busy international dining scene. Employers normally sponsor a work visa, residence permit, medical examination, and Emirates ID for eligible employees; working without proper authorization is not permitted. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, leave, flights, and gratuity in the written offer. Ras Al Khaimah is quieter and more affordable than Dubai, though transport and distance from major airports should be considered when relocating.