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Director of Sales – voco® Sharjah
Role summary
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The Director of Sales will lead the hotel’s sales strategy, revenue-generating activities, and commercial partnerships for voco Sharjah. Requirements typically include substantial hotel sales experience, preferably in an upscale or international brand, strong knowledge of the UAE market, proven leadership ability, and an established network of corporate, leisure, group, and meeting clients. The successful candidate is expected to develop and implement sales plans, achieve room and event targets, manage key accounts, monitor competitors, strengthen relationships with travel agencies and corporate partners, and work closely with revenue management, marketing, and hotel operations. Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, analytical, and team-management skills are essential. Fluency in English is normally required, while Arabic or other languages may be advantageous.
Can I work in the UAE?
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How it works
How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.
Official source: UAE Government portal: Protection of workers' rights. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UAE
Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | 2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus |
| Flights | Joining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month |
| Contract | Usually 2 years; probation 6 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About voco
voco is an upscale hotel brand operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies. The brand combines the reliability and global standards of an international hotel group with a more individual, personality-led guest experience. voco properties are designed to feel distinctive, welcoming, and less formal than traditional luxury hotels, while still providing professional service and comfortable accommodation. IHG operates a broad portfolio of brands across numerous countries and supports hotels through global distribution, loyalty programmes, sales infrastructure, training, and operational expertise. voco Sharjah is part of the growing hospitality market in the United Arab Emirates and serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and events. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for professional development, international exposure, and career progression across IHG’s worldwide hotel network.