Sales Executive

Overview

Join IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Sales Executive at our Al Khobar location in Saudi Arabia, where you will help drive revenue by promoting all hotel services and collaborating with the wider Intercontinental Hotels Group properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute the sales strategy to meet financial targets.
• Market and sell diverse offerings of the hotel and leverage cross-selling opportunities with other IHG properties.
• Develop new client relationships while maintaining existing accounts through proactive action planning.
• Convert potential sales leads into confirmed bookings.
• Collaborate with senior team members on managing accounts and prospects.
• Negotiate and close business deals within established guidelines.
• Organize and conduct property familiarizations and site tours for clients.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients through regular sales calls.
• Analyze competitor activities and relay tactical adjustments to management.
• Participate actively in regular sales meetings.
• Engage and entertain both prospective and key clients to energize ongoing business and foster new revenue streams.
• Report on sales efforts and results as needed.
• Align daily activities with overall business objectives.

Collaboration and Networking

• Maintain ongoing communication within the IHG regional hotel and reservation network.

Guest Experience and Market Presence

• Take part in client interviews to understand market needs.
• Keep abreast of competitor moves to maintain market competitiveness.
• Build a strong professional profile within the local marketplace.

Additional Duties

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned, including possible manager-on-duty shifts.
• Promote the hotel and brand reputation within the community.

Qualifications

• Diploma or vocational certificate in Sales & Marketing, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven aptitude for positive interactions with customers, colleagues, and partners representing the hotel and company favorably.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good written communication abilities.

If you do not meet every qualification exactly but feel you are a good match, we encourage you to apply and begin your career with us.