Sales Manager – GCC Markets (H/F)

About the role

Within the Sales & Marketing Department of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, you will drive revenue growth across the GCC, Middle East and Africa markets. As Sales Manager, you build partnerships with luxury travel advisors, consortia and tour operators and act as an ambassador of the Four Seasons brand in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for the GCC, Middle East and Africa markets in line with hotel objectives.
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with travel trade partners, luxury travel advisors, consortia and tour operators.
• Identify new business opportunities in luxury leisure, corporate and group segments.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts and follow up regularly to maximise revenue.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, presentations and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare tailored proposals and partnership agreements.
• Drive incremental revenue through prospecting and business development.
• Work with Revenue Management, Reservations, Marketing, Events and Operations to optimise performance and coordinate bookings and guest stays from managed accounts.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, sales missions and industry events, and host partners and clients on property visits.
• Monitor market trends and competitors, and keep accurate account management, forecasting and reporting via CRM and sales systems.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager in a luxury hotel, international hospitality group or luxury travel environment.
• Strong knowledge of the GCC, Middle East and Africa markets and their distribution networks.
• Established relationships in the luxury travel industry and a strong commercial mindset.
• Negotiation skills, business acumen and results-driven approach.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; French is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• CRM systems
• Opera
• Microsoft Office
• Commercial reporting tools

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and excellent working conditions.
• Complimentary nights and preferential rates, with a 50% discount on food and beverage.
• Training and development, career growth and health insurance.
• 75% reimbursement of public transport (Navigo pass), 13th month salary, profit-sharing and incentives.
• Staff restaurant and laundry service.
• Full-time position with a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.