Service Manager - Business Development Manager (Government)
Sales & Marketing
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Sales & Marketing team. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the UAE market and a track record in identifying and creating lucrative business partnerships within the region.
What are we looking for?
Experience in Business Development / Sales & Marketing in a luxury property.
Hardworking.
English speaker (Arabic or other languages is a bonus).
Strong OPMS knowledge.
Ability to network, building strong & meaningful business relationships.
Experience in the local market (UAE as well as other GCC)
What will you do?
Personally handle & actively supervise the management of Key Accounts.
Work closely with National Sales Office(s) to assist the team in optimising revenue generation
Keeps abreast of current & future competitor\'s products, pricing & sales programs.
Establish & maintain files of hit lists accounts.
Develop & Execute effective Business Development Strategies.
Be familiar with and use the marketing software solutions.
Planning of sales trips.
Ensure Shangri-La account management is strictly adhered to.
Other duties relating to the BDM function.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city\'s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.