About Us nCrowne 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 worlds 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 118000 rooms globallynSince opening in 2012 Arkan Plaza has evolved into West Cairos 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 areanCrowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan the 178room 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 LoungenWe are currently looking for a Sales Manager Travel to join our amazing team at Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkann Your daytoday n Establish client base of individuals organizations associations social andor 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 exceededn Actively prospect and qualify new businessn Negotiate guest room rates meeting room rental function space andor hotel services within approved booking guidelinesn Accurately produce andor review all sales contracts rate agreements andor banquetcatering event ordersn May assist in developing and implementing sales plans May also participate in the annual budgeting and planning processn Monitors competitors activities and assists in marketing intelligencen Sells to new existing and prospective customers considering goals set forth in the sales strategy negotiating optimum rate for the benefit of the businessn Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departmentsn Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clientsn 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 businessn Attend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions andor participate in sates trips to key feeder marketsn Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookingsn Develops and maintains contact with business generators meeting and convention planners visitors convention bureau travel agents tour operators airlines corporate accounts Government Departments and other producers closely allied to Hotel businessn Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and proceduresn Arrange and conduct special events site inspections and offsite presentations for potential clients Entertain clients in accordance with established company and hotel policies andnguidelinesn Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures Produce monthly salesrelated reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibilitynWhat we need from youn Advanced qualification in Sales and Marketingn Solid computer skills proficiency ln the use of office software products MS Word Excel Power Point etcn Excellent ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner in English and Arabic both oral and writtenn Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position in 54star hotelnnWe genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day Its what connects every colleague in all IHG hotelsn
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