Assistant Sales Manager (Corporate) - F&B - Burj Al Arab

At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 100 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Burj Al Arab is managed by Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding.

Burj Al Arab is designed to resemble a billowing sail and stands at a height of 321 meters. It is one of the most Photographed structures in the world and has been consistently voted the world's most luxurious hotel, with features including in suite check-in and check-out reception desks on every floor, round-the-clock private butlers and use of the hotel's Rolls-Royce fleet. the hotel's 202 luxury suites range from 170 to 780 square meters with a rain shower and a Jacuzzi in each suite, as well as six restaurants and conference and banqueting Venues.

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen in the Food & Beverage department at Burj Al Arab for a highly motivated and hard working Assistant Sales Manager. The main purpose of this position is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the F&B Sales Department, utilize Events, support for the operation by providing administrational support.

Your duties will include the following:

• Assist in achieving the annually established segment revenue targets and work with the team members to achieve their targets

• To maintain a high level of exposure for the hotel through direct sales, telephone, fax and written communication.

• Maintain and develop business for Food and Beverage outlets and banquets.

• Conduct in house show around and entertain potential clients

• Develop customer accounts and travel within UAE to drive business into the hotel and increase market share in all revenue streams

• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads

• Negotiate and prepare contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing trends.

• Work within current business strategies and recognize potential opportunities

• Attend Sales Events as required

• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Director and Senior Management. To include but not limited to reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads.

• Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings and other sales related meetings as required.

• Communicate effectively with guests, clients, business partners and colleagues.