Sales Manager Transient📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Ennismore is recruiting a dynamic and commercially focused Sales Manager – Transient to join the pre-opening team for Faena Wadi Safar in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is crucial for establishing the hotel's market presence and developing a strong account base to generate consistent, high-quality revenue across all transient segments. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Sales Manager will be a key contributor to the hotel's commercial success, responsible for identifying new business, cultivating existing relationships, and converting opportunities with precision and elegance, aligning with the Faena brand's standards.
Faena is known for creating cultural hubs that blend art, design, and hospitality. Faena Wadi Safar, in partnership with Diriyah Company, aims to create a unique environment where art, architecture, and nature coexist harmoniously, promoting a belief in the elevating power of beauty and inspiring new ways of living.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and expand a diverse portfolio of corporate, diplomatic, OTA, and leisure accounts across local, regional, and international markets.
- Prospect and secure new corporate accounts, negotiating Local Negotiated Rates (LNRs) and preferred agreements to achieve measurable room night production.
- Conduct regular account calls, business reviews, and site inspections to foster strong relationships and maximize share of wallet.
- Identify new business opportunities through diligent market intelligence, competitor analysis, and proactive outreach.
- Represent Faena Wadi Safar at industry trade shows, networking events, and client entertainment opportunities.
- Manage relationships with key Online Travel Agency (OTA) partners, travel management companies (TMCs), and luxury travel consortia.
- Collaborate closely with Revenue Management to ensure rate parity, optimize channel performance, and consistently meet production targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with luxury leisure agencies and travel advisors who drive high-value individual bookings.
- Develop and execute targeted leisure sales initiatives aligned with seasonal demand patterns and the hotel's promotional calendar.
- Identify and cultivate individual transient business from embassies, consulates, international organizations, and government-affiliated travelers.
- Build relationships with corporate travel coordinators and executive assistants managing high-frequency traveler accounts.
- Ensure seamless handling and recognition of VIP individual accounts in coordination with the Front Office and Guest Experience teams.
- Support the Director of Sales in establishing the transient account database and CRM from the ground up in preparation for the hotel's opening.
- Participate in pre-opening roadshows and sales blitzes in key feeder markets to effectively position Faena Wadi Safar with priority accounts.
- Contribute to the development of the hotel's transient pricing strategy and segment mix targets.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A driven and commercially minded sales professional with 3-5 years of hotel sales experience, ideally within the luxury or upper-upscale segment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing a diverse transient account portfolio and consistently delivering against revenue targets.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate account management, LNR negotiation, and working effectively with OTA and TMC partners.
- A natural relationship-builder who is persistent, polished, and adept at converting initial interactions into long-term accounts.
- Familiarity with GDS platforms and hotel CRM/sales systems, with a strong attention to detail in account documentation and pipeline management.
- Fluent in both Arabic and English, with excellent interpersonal skills to connect effectively with corporate travel buyers, luxury travel advisors, and diplomatic account coordinators.
- Enthusiasm for the pace and opportunities presented by a pre-opening environment, with a readiness to build from scratch and take ownership of results.
- Alignment with Faena's brand vision, demonstrating passion for luxury, exceptional service, and creating experiences that extend far beyond a typical hotel stay.
Required Skills
- Sales
- Account Management
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Market Intelligence
- Competitor Analysis
- Relationship Building
- GDS Platforms
- CRM/Sales Systems
Work Environment and Location
This full-time role is based in the Al Wadi District of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position offers significant opportunities for career progression and internal mobility within Ennismore's global family of brands. Candidates will join a team that fosters a relaxed and innovative company culture, collaborating with talented individuals.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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