Food & Beverage Assistant Sales Manager
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With the strategic rapid growth of our luxury brands in Qatar at IHG Hotels and Resorts, we are looking for a seasoned Food & Beverage Assistant Sales Manager with luxury and lifestyle brand hotel experiences to join our team in Doha.
Just a stone’s throw from the many favourite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.
Your role will be included but not limited to:
- Have comprehensive and up to date knowledge of all the outlets unique selling points, features, amenities, services and policies and those of the competition
- Work closely with the Sales & Revenue Department as the point of contact for all F&B related bookings and enquiries, in close coordination with the Outlet Managers to promote special events and occasions
- Achieve all individual Hotel Food & Beverage sales targets in your area by maintaining and creating a close relationship with customers
- Generate new customer relationships through various sales activities and create awareness of the hotel outlets and facilities through face-to-face sales calls, telephone calls, entertainment, site inspections etc. to ensure complete coverage of own portfolio of accounts and achieve set targets and maximum possible productivity
- Ensure that all incoming requests are addressed within 24 hours in order to avoid customer complaints and loss of business
- Display a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times to promote a good company image to guests and colleagues in order to avoid internal or external complaints
- Closely monitor the accounts revenue and business production of own business portfolio and maintain an up to date “Account & Contact Database†in the property management system as well as maintain end of month production reports
- Update the hotels on the negotiation / progress of every event and use the technology available for communication and client correspondences
- Provide feedback to the head of Food & Beverage Department on changing market conditions, review direct competition and conduct regular research to identify new selling strategies
Ideally, you’ll have some or all the following qualifications and experience we’re looking for:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of event management software and Microsoft Office applications
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
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