Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
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Responsible for contributing to the operation of Corporate and execution of Groups and Events handed over by Sales.

Responsible for adhering to the management standards and quality guidelines in the Department set by the Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare all administration documents required by the Hotel Sales Team

• Attend to Telephone, Fax, email inquiries in a timely manner
• Coordinate all Fam Trips and Site Inspections as required
• Attend Monthly Sales Meetings
• Attend to all Sales Department mail and maintain a correspondence database
• Assist with direct mail campaigns
• Statistical collation on behalf of state (weekly)
• Maintain Filing systems (manual and electronic)
• Maintenance and management of database
• Assist with promotions where requested
• Organize Trade Shows, functions and exhibitions where applicable and advised by Superiors and carry out travel arrangements
• Assist with compilation of annual budgets, business plan and regular action plans
• Assist with tender submissions
• Stock control of collateral
• Coordinate and maintain supply of corporate gifts and promotional items
• Assist with the preparation of new products and services
• Work in line with business needs
• Is aware of the Credit Policy
• Is fully aware of Sofitel Standards
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good understanding of luxury market
• Good understanding of all hotel departments
• Knowledge of sales skills and revenue management
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with attention to details
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to move strategy to action
• Problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, creative and confident, with a highly energetic personality
• Creative, independent and manages stress gracefully
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Pro-active and taking initiative
• Must be organized and ability to work and follow systems and procedures
• Must be adaptable to change of strategy, ideas, systems etc.
• Must be guest service oriented
• Proficiency in organizational planning with the ability to multi-task

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years experience in a sales position, preferably at an international 5 star hotel
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management / Business Administration
• Strong knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering & Microsoft Office
• Understands the local culture and have worked in the region
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Fluency in Arabic, written & spoken is an advantage

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years experience in a sales position, preferably at an international hotel
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management / Business Administration
• Strong knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering & Microsoft Office
• Understands the local culture and have worked in the region
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• Fluency in Arabic, written & spoken is an advantage

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