Business Development Manager

Shangri-La Group

Sales & Marketing

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Sales & Marketing team. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the UAE market and a track record in identifying and creating lucrative business partnerships within the region.

What are we looking for?

• English & Arabic speaker
• Solid Sales Experience in handling government accounts in a luxury property with in UAE
• Experience in handling government accounts in Abu Dhabi Emirate will be considered as an added advantage
• Strong OPMS knowledge.
• Ability to network, building strong & meaningful business relationships.
  
  

What will you do?

• Personally handle government accounts and Establish & maintain files of hit lists accounts and Ensure Shangri-La account management is strictly adhered to
• Conduct and organize site inspection, entertainments in order to create awareness of our products for the clients.
• Closely monitor accounts revenue and business production of own portfolio to maximize up selling opportunities
• Executes Sales & Marketing action plans to promote hotel s promotions, facilities and activities (blitzs, telesales, face to face sales call etc.)
• Responsible for Determining and qualifying all sales personnel s individual revenue goals and targets as outlined within the hotel KPI structure.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests and colleagues health and safety, as well as protect and conserve the environment
• Keeps abreast of current & future competitors products, pricing & sales programs.
• Develop & Execute effective Business Development Strategies.
• Be familiar with and use the sales software solutions.
• Other duties relating to the BDM function.