Assistant Sales Manager (Conference and Events) Crowne Plaza West Cairo - Arkan
Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Egypt, Cairo
Hotel: West Cairo Arkan (CAISZ), Plot 29, Arkan Plaza, Zayed Entrance 2, 26th of July Corridor, Sheikh Zayed, 12588
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.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Sales Manager (Conference and Events) to join our amazing team at Crowne Plaza West Cairo – Arkan.
Your day to day:
1. 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 conference & events sales and revenue goals are met or exceeded.
2. Actively prospect and qualify new business.
3. Validate the potential of assigned accounts and create account plans as per the IHG standard operating procedures.
4. Grow assigned accounts to meet fixed goals and maximize profitability.
5. Gather information on current and prospective clients/contacts to generate incremental business.
6. Monitor competitors’ activities and assist in marketing intelligence.
7. Sell to new, existing and prospective customers considering goals set forth in the sales strategy, negotiating optimum rates for the benefit of the business.
8. Provide feedback to management on changing market conditions, including competition and market trends.
9. Involve the Director of Sales or the DOSM where appropriate on sales calls and sales meetings.
10. Conduct client meetings as well as planning and coordinating site introduction tours and inspections.
11. Handle and manage clients’ queries or issues.
12. Be proactive and responsible for the follow-up of new sales leads to enhance guest experience.
13. Develop and maintain contact with business generators (MICE Planner; travel agents; Corp Accounts, etc.).
What we need from you:
1. Solid computer skills, proficiency in the use of office software products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
2. Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner in English.
3. Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position in a 5/4-star hotel.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
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