Job Description

Assistant Director of Sales - Leisure

Leading and organising an effective Leisure Sales Team including training, development and supervision in compliance with the Kempinski Standards. Monitoring, supervising and constantly improving the Service Quality of the Department/Hotel Consolidation and advancement of the hotel's market position. Revenue maximization in Leasure field to reach or surpass the predetermined budget, comprehensive over-departmental communication to ensure highest possible guest satisfaction.

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

A luxurious alpine retreat in the heart of the desert, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is a landmark Dubai hotel and one of Kempinski's most unique city properties. It combines exciting shopping, entertainment and dining options with lavish accommodation, including 15 spacious but cozy ski chalets overlooking Ski Dubai.

Key Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Sales in the Management of the Sales Team especially in the absence of the Director of Sales and occasionally the Director of Sales & Marketing. Attend internal Meetings and Conference Calls, and Client Appointments and Client Events in the absence primarily of the Director of Sales but also the Director of Sales & Marketing. Responsible for key account management on an assigned account (base or geographic area), ensuring revenue maximization, achievement of personal targets and increasing fair market share versus competitor set. Responsible for prospecting new accounts. Responsible for all segments of assigned geographical markets, which may include, but not be exclusively limited to European markets Conduct site inspections. Adhere to the Corporate SOP's. Follow up of tentative bookings in the assigned markets. Detailed knowledge of competitor set. Detailed knowledge of all services provided by the Hotel and all relevant facts and figures of hotel. Responsible for timely contracting from the client base responsible for. SMART contracting to ensure optimum yielding during annual rate negotiations. Attend trade shows, sales blitz, workshops, etc. in the assigned markets. Assist the Director of Sales / Director of Sales & Marketing in defining an annual sales action plan and execute set actions accordingly. Assist the Director of Sales / Director of Sales & Marketing with the preparation of the annual budget by providing statistics and forecasts of account productions. Execute sales actions within set cost budget structure. Cross Sell other Kempinski Hotels. Aim to achieve the Company Sales Vision. Document all sales actions in SFA (S&C). Update OPERA contact database at all times. Understand, and follow the Company Sales Vision. Understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the Hotel's policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health & Safety. Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported and rectified immediately.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Competencies:

3-5 years of experience in Sales & Marketing Excellent organisational skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team A professional image and approach to sales and marketing

About Kempinski

Hoteliers since 1897, Kempinski have travelled the world in search of the most fascinating destinations without ever forgetting the finest traditions of its European heritage.

Schedule: Full-time Shift: Rotating