Job Description

Company Description
The iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is a historic gem and the only floating hotel in Dubai. The hotel features 447 distinctive rooms. A one-of-a-kind entertainment destination, rich in history where the past is relived in the luxury of today. Guest experience is a true British heritage and history with a visit to one of the world's most celebrated ocean liners, now permanently docked in the new marina at Dubai's Port Rashid in the UAE.

As our Sales Manager Leisure, you will be at the forefront of driving revenue growth by proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities across the leisure segment. With your strong network, passion for hospitality, and ability to close deals, you will showcase one of the world's most iconic hotel and position us as the preferred choice for leisure travelers in the UAE and beyond.
What you will be doing

• Proactively source and secure new leisure business through local and global travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, TMCs and MICE partners.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize revenue across regional and international leisure markets.
• Conduct prospecting, client visits, sales calls, site inspections, and presentations to generate leads, close contracts, and promote the property.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with local, regional, and international leisure accounts, ensuring long-term business growth.
• Coordinate with Revenue, Marketing, and Operations teams to align offers, promotions, and guest experiences with market demand.
• Organize familiarization trips (FAMs) to showcase the hotel's unique offerings.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipelines, account production, and forecasts to track performance and opportunities.

Qualifications
What you will bring to the role

• Proven success in proactive sales within international hotel brands, with a strong emphasis on the leisure segment. UAE market experience highly valued.
• Existing network of travel trade partners and leisure distribution channels.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and consistently achieve sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to represent the brand at international trade shows and exhibitions.
• Fluency in Russian is a valuable asset, enhancing communication with key source markets
• Holder of a valid UAE driver's license.

Additional Information
What is in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor hotels worldwide for you and your family.
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and ESG.
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

What we offer
When you become one of our Heartists, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that it brings. The ALL Heartists program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest with memorable experiences throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and help you find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure your work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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