Sr. Sales Manager- Govn & Corp

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The Senior Sales Manager – Government and Corporate is responsible for developing business from government entities, corporations, and key accounts for Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, or a related field, several years of hotel sales experience, and a strong understanding of the Qatar market. The candidate should have an established corporate and government network, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and experience meeting revenue targets. Expectations include preparing sales plans, managing client relationships, securing contracts, conducting property presentations and site inspections, monitoring competitors, and working closely with revenue, reservations, events, and operations teams. Fluency in English is generally required; Arabic and local market knowledge are valuable advantages.

About the employer

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North is a luxury resort located on Qetaifan Island North in Lusail, Qatar. It operates under the Rixos brand, part of Accor, and combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, entertainment, leisure facilities, and family-oriented attractions. The resort is designed as a lifestyle and holiday destination serving leisure travelers, corporate guests, groups, and events. Rixos properties are known for an all-inclusive hospitality style, energetic service culture, international food and beverage concepts, and extensive recreational programming. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from a global hospitality network, established training resources, loyalty programs, and international career opportunities. Employees can expect a multicultural workplace, guest-focused service standards, and collaboration across sales, events, rooms, food and beverage, and commercial departments.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a compact Gulf country rather than an island, while Qetaifan Island North is a developing leisure destination within Lusail. Job opportunities are strongest in hospitality, tourism, events, retail, construction, aviation, finance, and technology. Qatar’s culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international expatriate community; modest dress, respect for local customs, and awareness of Ramadan practices are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, shopping malls, museums, restaurants, desert excursions, and sports venues. Employers commonly arrange work visas, residence permits, medical checks, and sometimes accommodation or transport, although benefits vary by contract. New arrivals should confirm housing, insurance, airfare, gratuity, and sponsorship details before accepting an offer. Doha and Lusail offer modern infrastructure, reliable public transport, and generally low personal taxation, but living costs can be high near premium districts. English is widely used in business.