Senior Sales Manager - Leisure

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The Senior Sales Manager – Leisure is responsible for growing leisure business for Grand Mercure Dubai City by developing relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies, and other tourism partners. Requirements typically include several years of hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Dubai leisure market, an established network of industry contacts, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and confidence using sales and revenue systems. The successful candidate is expected to achieve revenue targets, prepare sales plans, conduct client visits and presentations, manage key accounts, monitor market trends, and represent the hotel at trade events. A commercially minded, target-driven, well-organised candidate with strong local market awareness and a professional approach is likely to succeed.

About the employer

Grand Mercure Dubai City is an Accor hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, serving business and leisure travellers close to Dubai International Airport and the city’s major commercial and tourism areas. The Grand Mercure brand combines internationally consistent hospitality standards with a strong sense of local culture, design, and cuisine. The property operates within Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, whose portfolio includes economy, midscale, luxury, and lifestyle brands across many countries. Hotel operations generally cover accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, events, guest services, and leisure-oriented travel support. Employees are expected to provide warm, culturally aware service while meeting commercial and operational standards. The hotel’s Dubai location offers exposure to a diverse international clientele and a highly competitive tourism market, making it a suitable environment for hospitality professionals seeking regional career growth.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the other emirates. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, events, and business services create regular opportunities for experienced professionals, particularly those with hotel sales and leisure-market expertise. Dubai’s culture blends Emirati traditions with expatriate communities from around the world; modest dress in formal and cultural settings, respect for local customs, and awareness of Ramadan practices are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, shopping, restaurants, desert activities, and major international events, although accommodation and schooling can be expensive. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas, with medical checks and Emirates ID registration usually arranged after an offer. Candidates should confirm housing, insurance, flights, annual leave, gratuity, commission, and probation terms before relocating. Public transport is improving, while driving is common for daily commuting.