Cluster Sales Executive - Corporate

Role summary

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The Cluster Sales Executive – Corporate is expected to generate corporate business for the assigned Novotel properties, develop relationships with companies and travel partners, conduct sales calls and property visits, prepare proposals, negotiate rates, and achieve revenue targets. Candidates should have previous hotel sales experience, preferably in Dubai or the UAE, with knowledge of the corporate and business-travel market. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, networking, and account-management skills are essential. The role requires a proactive, target-driven personality, professional appearance, good market awareness, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with reservations, revenue management, and operations teams. Familiarity with hotel sales systems and fluent English are generally expected; additional languages are advantageous.

About the employer

Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Fairmont, and Raffles, serving economy, midscale, upscale, and luxury markets. Novotel Dubai Gold District is positioned to serve business and leisure travelers in Dubai, with the wider Accor network providing structured career development, international mobility, and training opportunities. Accor places emphasis on guest experience, responsible hospitality, inclusion, sustainability, and strong commercial performance. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and collaborate across sales, reservations, revenue, front-office, food and beverage, and operational teams. The company’s benefits and working conditions vary by property, position, and local UAE employment regulations.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers extensive coastal living around Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, construction, technology, and sales provide many job opportunities, especially for multilingual professionals. UAE culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international lifestyle; modest dress and respectful behavior are appreciated, particularly in public and religious settings. Dubai offers modern apartments, restaurants, beaches, shopping, nightlife, and efficient transport, although rent and summer temperatures can be high. Most expatriates require employer-sponsored residence and work visas, with the employer usually arranging medical checks, Emirates ID, and labor documentation. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, annual leave, airfare, and commission terms before accepting an offer. Relocation normally requires a valid passport, attested qualifications where applicable, and a clean employment process.