Sales Manager -MICE

· Must be able to drive revenue by selling our event space, rooms and F&B Outlets. · grow our G&C, incentive, corporate groups and exhibition room nights . · Build and maintain strong co-operative and professional relationships with unit management and clients. · Deliver and drive strategies for MICE segments. · participate in department budgeting and forecasting. · work with government bodies and local authorities. · sets sales targets for the hotel and plan towards achieving the goal. · have contacts in the local market / international market. · Conduct sight visits and inspections by hosting current as well as future clients. · understand, create, and prepare proposals and quotes. · planning and staging client functions, site inspections; follow-up post function on client satisfaction. · promptly follow up on outstanding quotes , requests for proposals , sales enquiries , pending billing and closing PM’s · familiar with Micros / FMC / Opera and other hotel operating systems · analyse client and market information and compile conclusive reports with recommendations for ongoing or new business. · contribute to weekly / monthly departmental meetings by liasing with internal stakeholders. · attend networking events and functions / make external sales calls . · social media savvy with the ability to monitor , comment and follow up as required. · collaborate with Executive Chef / F&B Director in creating menus and pricing. · work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards . If you have the following requirements feel free to apply: · A Self motivated, target orientated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills. · Strong business acumen · A relevant qualification relating to Sales & Marketing/Events or Hotel Management · 3 to 4 years of experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel · Must have a valid driver’s license. · Knowledge of PMS Systems · Must be available in Abu dhabi.