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Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Sales Manager, you’re not just generating and managing group sales – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah is looking for a highly motivated and commercially driven Sales Manager to strengthen our market presence and drive corporate, government, and MICE business across the UAE.
We are seeking a sales professional with an established network within the UAE corporate market and a proven ability to generate new business opportunities and deliver measurable revenue growth.
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Drive Corporate, Government, MICE and Group business for the hotel.
- Develop and implement proactive sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through direct sales efforts and networking.
- Build strong relationships with key decision-makers in corporate organizations, government entities, embassies, TMCs and event agencies.
- Conduct regular sales calls, presentations and client site inspections.
- Maintain a strong sales pipeline and ensure conversion of leads into confirmed business.
- Represent the hotel at industry events, networking functions and trade exhibitions.
- Monitor market intelligence, competitor activities and emerging business opportunities.
- Work closely with Revenue Management and Operations teams to maximize commercial performance
What It Takes to Make the Stay
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of hotel sales experience within the UAE hospitality market.
- Proven background in Corporate and MICE sales.
- Existing network of active UAE corporate accounts.
- Strong understanding of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Northern Emirates business markets.
- Demonstrated ability to generate new business and exceed sales targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Highly Preferred
- Experience with Hilton or another international hotel brand.
- Existing relationships with:
- Government & Semi-Government entities
- Corporate Travel Managers
- Travel Management Companies (TMCs)
- Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
- Event & Meeting Planners
- Industrial and Manufacturing Companies operating in the Northern Emirates
- Existing UAE hotel account portfolio that can demonstrate past production.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Deliver measurable growth in corporate room nights.
- Increase weekday occupancy through new account acquisition.
- Generate MICE and group business opportunities.
- Expand the hotel's market share within key commercial segments.
- Develop a healthy sales pipeline and convert opportunities into revenue.
Why Join Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah?
- Join one of the world's most recognized hospitality brands.
- Play a key role in the commercial growth of a market-leading hotel.
- Work within a dynamic and supportive Hilton environment.
- Access global Hilton career development opportunities.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of hotel sales experience within the UAE hospitality market
- Proven experience in Corporate and MICE sales
- Existing network of active UAE corporate accounts
- Strong understanding of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Northern Emirates business markets
- Demonstrated ability to generate new business and exceed sales targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Experience with Hilton or another international hotel brand
- Existing relationships with government and semi-government entities
- Existing relationships with corporate travel managers
- Existing relationships with travel management companies
- Existing relationships with destination management companies
- Existing relationships with event and meeting planners
- Existing relationships with industrial and manufacturing companies in the Northern Emirates
- Existing UAE hotel account portfolio demonstrating past production
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.
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