GCC Sales Manager - RAFFLES - Hiring Immediately

Introducing Raffles AlAreen Palace Bahrain an extraordinary addition to Raffles Hotelsrenowned portfolio. This ultraluxury property offers a uniqueexperience as The Palace of the Secret Garden. With 78 private poolvillas ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrainredefines luxury hospitality in Bahrain. Our spacious villasstarting from 400 sqm feature private pools and jacuzzis providingguests with ultimate relaxation and privacy. Our dedicated team ofRaffles Legendary Butlers ensures exceptional service and attentionto detail creating unforgettable moments for each guest.Conveniently located just 40 minutes from the airport and 30minutes from the City Center Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain offerseasy access to Exhibition World Bahrain Bahrain InternationalCircuit (BIC) and the Al Dana Amphitheater making it an idealchoice for cultural entertainment and businessdestinations.

Location: Raffles Al AreenPalace Bahrain

Raffles Al Areen Palace inBahrain is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual tojoin our team as a GCC Sales Manager. As a luxury resort we arelooking for someone who is passionate about sales and has a proventrack record of exceeding targets in the GCCregion.

Responsibilities:

• Develop andimplement a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth in the GCCmarket
• Identify and prospect new businessopportunities within the GCC region
• Build andmaintain strong relationships with key accounts andpartners
• Collaborate with the marketing teamto develop promotional campaigns andinitiatives
• Monitor market trends andcompetitor activities to stay ahead of thecompetition
• Positively communicate the hotelimage to existing and potential customer at alltimes.
• Ensure that revenues and / or costcontrols are maximized through proactive actions rather thanreactive management.
• Report on trends in theindustry and local markets.
• Maintain acalendar allowing you to meet all established deadlines and plannedsales trips.
• Maintain accurate information onall new and ongoing leads and accounts including solicitationefforts.
• Establishes and sign contractsconsidering the official Rate Policy in coordination with theDOSM.
• Special deals (out of guidelines andrate policy) must in any case be discussed coordinated and approvedprior to offer with the hotels management.
• Bethe one point contact from the Sales team with the external clienthe/she is dealing with and handle responsively any escalationsrelating to the concerned client.
• Ensure thattargets set by the hotel are met consistently.
• Thoroughly familiarizes oneself with the Hotels emergencyprocedures and is in a state of preparedness for any emergencywhich may occur.
• Be familiar with all relatedcompany documentation and especially with the relevant OperationalStandards Manual for his/her field ofresponsibility.
• Other duties asassigned.

• Bachelorsdegree in Business Administration Marketing or relatedfield
• Minimum of 5 years of experience insales preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong network of contacts within the GCCregion
• Excellent communication and negotiationskills
• Proven track record of meeting andexceeding sales targets
• Ability to workindependently and as part of a team

• Opportunity tojoin the first Raffles in Bahrain
• Employeebenefit card offering discounted rates in Accorworldwide
• Learning programs through ourAcademies
• Opportunity to develop your talentand grow within your property and across theworld!
• Ability to make a difference throughour Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet21