Sales Manager

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.

About the location:

Indulge in a glamorous beachfront home at Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar – offering a new Four Seasons experience in Doha. Whether for a short vacation or a long-term stay, enjoy residential comfort in our expansive apartments and residences, each with a full kitchen and breathtaking views of the city or sea. Connect to the lively social scene at our seven restaurants and bars, soon to showcase Joël Robuchon, and enrich your lifestyle at our Loulou Spa, the beach and pools. Intuitive Four Seasons service sets the new standard for luxury beachfront living in Doha.

About the role

The Sales Manager will demonstrate the following key characteristics: â€‹

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Creativity in connecting with decision-makers
• Goal driven and assertive in pursuing lead opportunities
• Have a solid work ethic, can-do attitude and a passion for service.

What you will do

• Generates hotels/resorts awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups.  Works closely with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell and confirm business required to meet budgeted sales goals for their property.
• Candidate should possess the ability to solicit leisure and group travel. This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion on decision making and managing confidential information of the property.
• Has the ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.
• Luxury hotel Sales background and proven sales track record required.
• Identify and target leisure agencies that will generate business on behalf of hotels but not conflict with WSO efforts.
• Utilize various prospecting resources to solicit and secure business on behalf of hotels.
• Use company wide programs, sales developments, prospecting projects, WSO customer events and reporting for leisure business development.
• Follow up on all business inquiries and leads and qualify business to generate leisure room nights.
• Create and execute account plans for assigned market territory to ensure maximum leisure revenue and budgeted leisure targets are achieved for the property.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and direct sales goals including outside sales calls, prospecting calls, site inspections, and entertainment as outlined.
• Assist the Director of Sales in the development of new programs and sales campaigns in an effort to obtain additional sales from the various market niches.
• Assist the Director of Sales with the implementation, follow-through and updating of the quarterly action plans.
• Explores new ways to increase revenue.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is an advantage
• Pre-opening experience is a plus
• Passion for being innovative and able to quickly adapt to changing environments/demands
• Adhere to Four Seasons Hotel’s standards as well as policies and procedures
• Complies with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Employee Handbook
• Works harmoniously and professionally with all co-workers

What you bring

• Preferably has luxury hotel & resort experience
• Sales & Marketing background
• 4-6 years of experience in related field
• Excellent command in English, Arabic is an advantage

 
  
What we offer: 

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential 　　

Unique strong culture – diversity of 50 different nationalities　　

Living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced apartment　

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs​

Complimentary nights at FS Hotels Worldwide

Paid annual home leave tickets　　

Complimentary meals in employee restaurants　　

Free transportation to work　　

Medical coverage