Sales Manager- Corporate -Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan

About Us:

Crowne Plaza is a global chain of full
service, upscale hotels headquartered in the United Kingdom. It caters
to business travelers and the meetings and conventions market. It is part of
the (IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group family of brands, which include
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Voco,
Staybrige Suites, Kimpton Hotels and Regent. As one of the world's largest
upscale brands, we have properties located in major urban centers, gateway
cities and resort destinations all around the globe and can be found in nearly
100 countries with more than 429 hotels and 118,000 rooms globally.

Since
opening in 2012 Arkan Plaza has evolved into West Cairo’s primary commercial
and social destination, offering a multitude of retail and dining outlets along
with gyms, banks and offices. All radiating from its welcoming central plaza,
situated in the heart of Sheikh Zayed located on the 26th of July corridor main
spine, which connects the cities of Sheikh Zayed and 6th of October with
the central Cairo area.

Crowne Plaza West Cairo - Arkan  the
178-room new build forms part of Phase II of Arkan Plaza.

The Hotel is 10 minutes away from the “new” Grand Egyptian Museum and 15 minutes
from the Great Pyramids of Giza. It is also in close proximity to Cairo
International Airport and will be just 10 kilometers away from Sphinx
International Airport. Business and leisure travelers can get the best of both
worlds with three meeting rooms and a business center along with an outdoor pool
and Club Lounge

We are currently looking for a Sales Manager - Corporate
 to join our amazing team at Crowne Plaza West Cairo – Arkan.

Your day-to-day

· Establish client base
of individuals, organizations, associations, social, and/or corporate businesses
through direct outside and inside selling to secure business for the hotel
to ensure that room night sales and revenue goals are met or exceeded.

·
Actively prospect and qualify new business.

· Negotiate guest room rates,
meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved
booking guidelines.

· Accurately produce and/or review all sales
contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders.

·
May assist in developing and implementing sales plans. May also participate
in the annual budgeting and planning process.

· Monitors competitor’s
activities and assists in marketing intelligence.

· Sells to new,
existing and prospective customers considering goals set forth in the sales
strategy, negotiating optimum rate for the benefit of the business.

·
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication
and coordination with other departments.

· Work closely with other hotel
departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office
and prospective clients.

· Interact with outside contacts: Guests,
Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies, etc. -
to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business.

· Attend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions and/or
participate in sates trips to key feeder markets.

· Follow up
with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction
and secure future bookings.

· Monitor and handle inquiry calls
and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental
policies and procedures.

· Maintain client files and update information
daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned area
of responsibility.

What we need from you

·
Advanced qualification in Sales and Marketing.

· Solid computer skills,
proficiency ln the use of office software products (MS Word, Excel, Power Point,
etc.)

· Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear
and concise manner in English and Arabic (both oral and written)

·
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position in 5/4-star hotel