Company Description
Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities.
Billed as the first luxurious integrated resort in Jeddah, Rixos Obhur Jeddah will meet the increasing demand for luxurious hospitality paired with high-quality leisure activities in the area. The resort will host guests in 247 residential units, including 174 rooms and 73 villas, as well as a fine-dining restaurant, two specialty beach restaurants and a lounge bar. Among its many highlights will be an exclusive private beach. Other amenities are to include a central ballroom for events, meeting rooms, a fitness center, a spa, kids and teens clubs, and several swimming pools. All of this will be set amid green landscaping, golden beaches and a port.
Job Description
- To be totally familiar with hotel products, rates, and promotions at all times.
- Maintain up to date understanding of company products and rates and involvement in cross selling of these when required
- Be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of all competing hotel and restaurant products and provide weekly regular updates.
- Provide ongoing market intelligence by monitoring business sources and segments
- Represent hotel at trade fairs, functions and other related events as directed.
- Ensure that sales blitzes in the local city or outstation for the geographic area of responsibility are conducted timely and efficiently.
- Participate in hotel activities including promotions, sales blitzes, entertainment and other operational areas as directed.
- Penetrate and saturate prospective and existing customer organizations for effective multi department selling.
- Service needs of customers by attending to all requests promptly within 24 hours.
- Assist the DOS in pursuing new market segments to secure sales and prepare proposals for consideration
- Develop strong, secure and productive business relations with all companies within portfolio under the geographic / market segment allocated.
- Develop strong, secure and productive business relations with all companies within portfolio under the geographic / market segment allocated.
- Positive communication of the hotel image to existing and potential customers.
- Ensure that revenues and / or cost controls are maximized through proactive actions rather than reactive management.
- Handle guest and employee inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Maximize occupancy and average rate of hotel through creative and selective selling.
- Accurately report the month-end, year-to-date room night and revenue accounts to the DOS, for revenue increasing opportunities and possible action plans.
- Report on trends in the industry and local markets.
- Budget, plan, and execute cost-effective and productive sales trips at least 45 days prior to your trip.
- Maintain a calendar allowing you to meet all established deadlines and planned sales trips. Regular deadlines include (but are not limited to) the monthly forecast and expect-to-turn reports.
- Maintain accurate information on all new and on-going leads and accounts, including solicitation efforts.
Plan and execute cost-effective and productive sales trips into your assigned territory, to improve and increase our penetration of that
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar capacity.
- Previous experience managing, leading and building Sales teams.
- Ability to analyse sales data, track performance metrics, and generate reports to measure the effectiveness of sales strategies.
Additional Information
What we offer....
- An innovative and fast-growing international group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand.
- The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a creative and rewarding environment.
- Member of a team that is passionate about creating great hotel experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
- Great discounts on the entire Ennismore family.
- Many opportunities to progress and change as part of a global family of brands.
- Regular team meetings, from our team cups to our annual parties (quite special!): we know how to have fun!
An annual calendar of diversity and inclusion events that gives you opportunities to learn, celebrate, and make a positive impact. opportunities to progress and grow in a diverse and global family of brands.
