Assistant Sales Manager - Catering & MICE at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

About Us

• At **Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts,** our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone.
• That’s where you come in.
• We look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one.
• When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title.
• **Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi,** is looking for a commercially driven and team-oriented Assistant Sales Manager to join our dynamic team!
• Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi.
• The hotel places you right at the heart of the city’s cultural and business landmarks.
• Located just 5 minutes from ADNEC and 10 minutes from the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the hotel offers a prime setting for business, leisure, and exploring the best of Abu Dhabi.
• With vibrant dining, relaxing leisure facilities, and versatile event spaces, we deliver genuine hospitality that feels like home.
• What’s the job?
• Step into the role of an **Assistant Sales Manager – Catering & MICE**, where you will drive sales with sharp commercial insights and excellent negotiations ability.
• You will be responsible for optimizing the business mix by securing the right segments at the appropriate rates, ensuring the hotel consistently achieves its occupancy, average rate, and revenue targets.
• In this role, you will provide comprehensive account management for a portfolio of assigned clients, while proactively identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
• Through strategic relationship management and targeted sales initiatives, you will grow market share within existing accounts and contribute to the overall achievement of the hotel’s commercial objectives.
• A little taste of your day-to-day:
• The duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and proactively promote the hotel’s corporate catering offerings to MICE planners, travel agents, and event organizers, driving brand visibility and market presence.
• Maximize revenue across Rooms and Food & Beverage segments, including events, group dining, and corporate functions.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, sales blitz, and networking engagements across Abu Dhabi and Dubai to strengthen market reach; and actively prospect and qualify leads to maximize revenue potential.
• Work closely with the DOSM and team to optimize pricing, promotions, and sales strategies; and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: Provide personalized service to high-profile clients, ensuring an exceptional guest experience; and manage client accounts, negotiate contracts, and secure long-term partnerships.
• Prepare compelling proposals, negotiate contracts, and successfully close business in alignment with hotel objectives.
• What we need from you
• The ideal candidate must meet the legal requirements to work in the UAE.
• The candidate must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in essential hotels with proven results and includes the following:
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in in Hospitality, Marketing, Hotel or Business Management or similar field; and is highly passionate and energetic marketer willing to evolve in an innovative and fast paced environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience as sales executive or assistant sales manager managing Catering segment & MICE
• The ideal candidate will be result oriented and a self-motivated along with a positive attitude.
• You should have the ability to think laterally and display a high level of integrity.
• You should also have the ability to identify, impact and influence others.
• You are a strong team player, enthusiastic and flexible.
• What we offer
• We give our people everything they need to succeed.
• From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including free duty meals, health insurance, accommodation, uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
• Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
• Go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
• 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.