Director of Sales (Middle East)

Job description

Director of Sales - Middle East

POSITION SUMMARY

What You’ll Do:

·   Develop and execute sales strategies in collaboration with the sales leadership team
·  Build and maintain strong client relationships to achieve sales targets
·  Drive revenue growth through personal booking goals and team sales performance
·  Participate in sales calls and meetings to secure new business opportunities
·  Analyze market trends and sales data to optimize business strategies
·  Deliver exceptional customer service and uphold Marriott’s brand standards
·  Represent the property at key industry events, trade shows, and sales missions

What We’re Looking For:

Location:  This role is  based in Dubai, UAE

Education & Experience:

·  2-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related field + 3 years of relevant experience  OR
·  4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field + 1 year of experience in sales & marketing

  Skills & Competencies:

·  Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
·  Proven experience in sales, hospitality, or a related field
·  Excellent communication and negotiation skills
·  Ability to analyze sales data and implement strategic plans
·  Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellence

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.