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Assistant Sales Manager - Arabic Speaker

Accor logoAccorAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeListed 1w ago
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Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Novotel & ibis Gate Hotel – Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Assistant Sales Manager- Arabic Speaking to join our Sales team at Novotel & ibis Gate Hotel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve hotel revenue targets.
  • Develop new business opportunities across corporate, MICE, travel trade, and government segments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
  • Conduct sales calls, client meetings, hotel site inspections, and presentations.
  • Negotiate corporate rates, prepare proposals, and manage client agreements.
  • Achieve assigned sales targets and increase room-night production and revenue.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and business opportunities.
  • Coordinate with Revenue Management, Reservations, and other hotel departments to maximize business opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate sales records, account profiles, and sales reports.
  • Promote both Novotel and ibis Gate Hotel to maximize cross-selling opportunities and market share.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in hotel sales, preferably in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of the UAE hospitality market and corporate client segments.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven ability to achieve sales targets and generate new business.
  • Good knowledge of hotel sales systems and CRM tools.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

  • Key Competencies
  • Sales-driven and results-oriented
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • Team collaboration and leadership support
  • Professional presentation and communication
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Taken from Accor's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.

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About Accor

A hotel group of more than 45 brands and about 5,800 hotels, from Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel to Novotel, Mercure and ibis, whose property sales teams sell rooms, meeting space, weddings and catering to corporate travel buyers, MICE planners, the travel trade and event clients.

Pay schedule: Salaried property sales staff, with bonus potential in some postings (quarterly and annual at Sofitel New York, monthly at VeryChic), Accor's employee benefit card for discounted rooms at its hotels worldwide, learning programs, extended health cover in New York, and a four-day full-time week with no pay cut at 25hours in Berlin.

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