Sales Executive (Leisure)

at  Fairmont

Company Description
Fairmont The Palm is a luxury, world-class resort located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai. The hotel features 391 guest rooms and suites with dedicated Fairmont Gold rooms and lounge. A total of 11 food and beverage outlets on property offer international dining options including Michelin Guide recommended 2022 and 2023 Little Miss India, Frevo - Brazilian Churrasco experience, Seagrill Bistro, Ba Restaurant and Lounge, Blowfish, Flow Kitchen, The Cigar Room, Vuvuzela and others. Fairmont The Palm also features an expansive pool and beach area with a health club, Serenity Spa Dubai - The Art Of Well Being and the Fairmont Falcons Kids’ Club.

Job Description

• Meet sales revenue targets on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for all business units
• Solicits wholesale and leisure business from all markets through action plan preparation and execution
• Participates in road shows and promotional events within the hotel and trade related organizations
• Orchestrate all arrangements for qualified site inspections and familiarization trips
• Sustain positive relationships with all local DMC’s, tour operators, heartist and AH global sales network
• Maintains account, contact, activity and business details within Anais
• Prepares daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as required
• Compiles marketing and competitive intelligence information and provide pricing strategy within the designated market of expertise
• Extend support to the leisure and group sales team beyond the designated market of expertise
• Balance operational, administrative and heartist needs
• Follow department policies and procedures
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High School Diploma, Business School and/or Hotel School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in Leisure segment, knowledge of markets, prices points and strategy.
• Candidate must have flexible schedule and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be results oriented, enthusiastic and a strong team player
• Must be able to prioritize, organize and be self-efficient.
• Computer knowledge of Windows 2003 (Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Access) Opera Sales & Catering
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours especially during peak periods.
• Must possess good Sales skills, guest service skills, professional presentation and sophisticated communication skills.
• Proficient in English language (Verbal and written), second language is an asset.
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VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

Please refer the Job description for details