THE BEST OF BRITISH IN THE UAE
Situated on the Palm Jumeirah, DUKES DUBAI opens its doors in the UAE. Enter a world where quintessential British charm meets cosmopolitan luxury for a truly memorable stay.
Awarded Middle East’s Leading New Hotel 2017 and World’s Leading New Hotel 2017 by World Travel Awards. Sister hotel to the award-winning DUKES LONDON in Mayfair, this elegant Dubai hotel reflects its sister property’s flair for understated sophistication, and unrivalled attention to detail. An experience tailor-made for the discerning traveler, DUKES DUBAI invites you to discover true British hospitality in the UAE.
DUKES DUBAI offers an array of gastronomic delights across each of our restaurants, bar and lounges: Discover GBR (Great British Restaurant), DUKES Bar, The Champagne & Tea Lounge, Cigar & Whisky Lounge, West 14th and Khyber.
Guests can enjoy our outdoor Infinity Pool, Lazy River, Beach Club, DUKESY Kids Club, Private Beach and our 14th floor indoor Pool, as well as a fully-equipped fitness centre. We promise you our enthusiastic team, are dedicated entirely to making your time at DUKES exceptional.
We are currently looking for our Sales Manager - (Chinese National)
Duties and responsibilities: - Maintain a personal up-to-date knowledge on all DUKES DUBAI product and service offerings, and the products, services, rates and new developments of key competitors, and an awareness of general industry trends.
- Approach personal sales activities from a strategic perspective, understanding the relative importance and priority of the current account base, and directing personal sales efforts accordingly.
- Focus on assertively establishing new client contacts and developing detailed information on the potential revenues from these accounts.
- Maintain and distribute accurate weekly reports on business results, and associated action planning as set by the DOSM.
- Actively participate in Hotel events, cocktails, client familiarization trips, site inspections, sales trips and roadshows as required to meet the sales targets of the hotel.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of any business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence, draft invoices, collecting payments and deposits).
- Building successful relationships that generate sales opportunities
- Drive opportunities to upsell and cross-sell DUKES DUBAI properties
Requirement: - Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and/or relevant computer applications required
- Previous Sales Manager Leisure experience required, preferably in a luxury hotel in the UAE
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible, organized & reliable.
Education: 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing and Hotel Management, or related major.
Should you believe that you are the right candidate for the role, please apply online ONLY by submitting a cover letter, and your full updated CV, featuring a recent photograph.
