Sales Manager
Job Description
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. Our company values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. The company’s guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such Four Seasons strives to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world.<br><br>“The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.<br><br><strong>Career Opportunity<br><br></strong>The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees, people who share a single focus and are inspired to provide exceptional service. Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.<br><br><strong><u>About Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh<br><br></u></strong>Call one of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious addresses home. Share a leisurely brunch with important guests and host memorable meetings in our cosmopolitan oasis. Inside the soaring Kingdom Centre tower, you’ll be met with exceptional views and contemporary cuisine along with Arabic hospitality, elevated with Four Seasons highly personalized service.<br><br><strong>Sales Manager<br><br></strong><strong>Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is looking for Saudi Nationals.<br><br></strong>The Sales Manager is responsible for business generation as it relates to prospecting and securing business on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the goals and strategies outlined in the annual Marketing Plan and in concert with WSO effort. The position is also responsible for soliciting and securing business from key industry sources. Sales Managers are accountable for ensuring quotas and goals are met and to ensure that direct sales activities are focused on generating the highest possible RevPAR for the overall hotel’s success. This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion on decision making.<br><br><strong><u>Key Functions<br><br></u></strong>Promote and sell to assigned market in geographic region.<br><br>Develop relationships and accounts (new and existing) by mapping specific business and buying tendencies.<br><br>Maintain organized and professional plan for correspondence and follow up.<br><br>Generate hotel/resort awareness through direct phone sales, direct sales calls, trade shows and networking for Retail and Wholesale segments.<br><br>Work closely with sales and marketing team to create business development plans independently.<br><br>Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills, acute attention to detail, proven negotiation skills, strong organizational and time management skills and proven record with positive relationships amongst worldwide sales teams and clients alike.<br><br>Conduct tours of property while informing of all hotel/resort services available, entertain customers on property, during site inspections, pre-planning trips, and program operation when appropriate.<br><br>Work closely with Reservations Department to plan detailed itineraries and preferences to exceed guest and travel agent expectation.<br><br><strong><u>2-3 Years Of Luxury Hotel Sales Experience Preferred.<br><br></u></strong>Proven sales track record a plus.<br><br>Travel may be required.<br><br>We look forward to receiving your application!<br><br><strong>Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us:<br><br></strong>http://jobs.fourseasons.com/<br><br>https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts<br><br>https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs<br><br>https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs
