Assistant Sales Manager

Company description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.

Join a team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

This is an exciting entry-level role with growth opportunities for a motivated applicant. Make it your next move.

Hospitality is a work of heart.

Join us and become a Heartist®.

Job description

Reporting to the Sales Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish, maintain, and use a library of reference materials, periodicals, texts, and sales leads; stay abreast of market trends and hotel selling techniques.
• Research the market on a continuing basis to determine where business comes from, what the influences are, who the hotel’s clients are, how they normally arrive in the city, etc.
• Go on sales trips to promote and solicit business for the hotel.
• Maintain close contacts within the community and in neighboring marketing areas, with airlines, travel agencies, commercial houses, private clubs, professional associates, etc., to procure new business for the hotel.
• Review internal promotion pieces regularly to ensure that all hotel signs, posters, tent cards, etc. are adequate, up-to-date, visually effective, and consistent with high standards set by management.
• Organize and promote, in cooperation with the Food and Beverage Department, special projects such as monthly food promotions, café promotions, etc., to stimulate food and beverage sales within the community.
• Coordinate with Front Office and Housekeeping Departments in handling room reservations and customers’ inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Direct, supervise, and administer all personnel within the Sales Department.
• Prepare and execute (in conjunction with the Public Relations Department) regular direct mail campaigns that stimulate local interest in the hotel’s facilities, announce special events, promote the credit card, etc.

Qualifications

• Egyptian nationality
• Owns a car and lives in Greater Cairo
• Disciplined, good attitude, and self-motivated
• Passionate about guest experience and satisfaction
• Able to work in a team and has good communication skills
• Fluent in English both written and verbal
• Must have experience in the same position for at least 2 years in an upscale hotel
• Hotel or Business School graduate with a higher diploma or bachelor’s degree

Additional information

You will grow quickly because of development opportunities that come with a cooperative team.

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.