Senior Sales Executive
Sales & Business Development
- Proactively identify, develop and convert new business opportunities for the hotel.
- Conduct regular sales calls, client visits, presentations, site inspections and business meetings.
- Develop new accounts and continuously expand the hotel's customer base.
- Promote the hotel's rooms, long-stay accommodation, F&B facilities, meeting spaces, events and other services.
- Achieve and exceed assigned monthly, quarterly and annual sales and revenue targets.
- Identify opportunities to increase room nights, average rate, total revenue and overall account production.
- Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline and ensure timely follow-up on all leads and enquiries.
- Participate in sales missions, trade shows, networking events, exhibitions and other business development activities.
Account Management
- Manage and develop an assigned portfolio of corporate, government, leisure, travel trade, MICE and other key accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and business partners.
- Conduct regular account reviews and identify opportunities for increased production.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information and contact details in the hotel's CRM/sales system.
- Monitor account performance and take corrective action where production is below expectations.
- Develop long-term partnerships that generate repeat and incremental business.
Corporate & MICE Sales
- Identify and pursue opportunities within the Corporate and MICE segments.
- Handle enquiries for meetings, conferences, group accommodation, events and corporate functions.
- Prepare and follow up on proposals, quotations and contracts.
- Negotiate rates and commercial terms within approved hotel guidelines.
- Coordinate group requirements and ensure accurate communication of client expectations to relevant departments.
- Conduct hotel site inspections and presentations for potential clients and event organizers.
- Follow up on lost business and identify opportunities to convert future business.
Revenue & Commercial Performance
- Support the achievement of the hotel's overall revenue and business objectives.
- Work closely with Revenue Executive to understand market demand, pricing, availability and business opportunities.
- Recommend appropriate sales strategies based on market conditions and account performance.
- Monitor competitor activities, market trends, pricing and new business opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to maximize total hotel revenue rather than focusing solely on room sales.
- Ensure all negotiated business is aligned with the hotel's commercial strategy and profitability objectives.
Client Relationship & Customer Service
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in all client interactions.
- Understand client requirements and recommend appropriate hotel products and services.
- Ensure client expectations are clearly communicated and followed through from enquiry to completion.
- Handle client concerns and complaints promptly and coordinate with relevant departments for resolution.
- Conduct post-event and post-stay follow-ups to strengthen relationships and encourage repeat business.
- Provide excellent after-sales service to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
Sales Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client visits, leads, proposals and business opportunities.
- Update the CRM/sales system regularly and accurately.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
- Monitor account production against targets and provide updates to the Assistant Sales Manager/Director of Sales.
- Assist in preparing sales forecasts, market reports and account plans.
- Maintain an organized database of existing and prospective clients.
- Ensure all sales documentation, contracts and correspondence are completed accurately and on time.
Internal Coordination
- Work closely with Reservations, Revenue Management, Front Office, F&B, Events, Finance and Operations.
- Ensure all confirmed business is properly communicated and handed over to the relevant departments.
- Participate in sales and commercial meetings and contribute market intelligence and business leads.
- Support Marketing and Communications initiatives by providing market insights and sales opportunities.
- Coordinate with Accor regional/global sales resources and relevant business partners where applicable.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor competitor hotels, their rates, promotions, facilities and sales activities.
- Identify emerging market segments, companies and business opportunities in Doha.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the local corporate, government, travel trade and MICE market.
- Share relevant market intelligence with the Sales leadership team.
- Identify opportunities arising from new companies, projects, events and developments in the market.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably within a branded or international hotel environment.
- Previous experience in Corporate, MICE, Government, Leisure, Travel Trade or Group Sales is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business.
- Strong knowledge of the Doha/Qatar corporate and hospitality market is an advantage.
- Experience managing corporate accounts and developing long-term client relationships.
- Experience preparing proposals, quotations and negotiating commercial terms.
- Knowledge of hotel sales processes, revenue principles and market segmentation.
- Experience using CRM systems, Opera or other hotel systems is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Accor Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Your team and working environment:
Opportunities to make your mark. We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.