SALES MANAGER – LUXURY HOTEL, WEST BEACH, PALM JUMEIRAH | LEISURE WHOLESALE & INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (UK, GERMAN & CIS MARKETS)
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah
Role:SALES MANAGER – LUXURY HOTEL, WEST BEACH, PALM JUMEIRAH | LEISURE WHOLESALE & INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (UK, GERMAN & CIS MARKETS) | HOSPITALITY BACKGROUND ONLY
Luxury Hospitality | Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah | Dubai.
SPECIALISATION: UK, GERMAN & CIS MARKETS
Industry: Luxury Hospitality – Hotel Sales & Commercial Operations
POSITION OVERVIEW
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah is seeking an accomplished and commercially driven Sales Manager – Leisure Wholesale & International Markets to strengthen its international leisure business and expand its global travel-trade partnerships.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving international room-night production, developing strategic relationships with key leisure wholesalers, tour operators, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), travel agencies and overseas travel-trade partners.
This role requires a strong understanding of international leisure distribution, hotel contracting, market development and revenue generation, with particular emphasis on the UK, German and CIS markets.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in luxury or upscale hotel sales, an established portfolio of international travel-trade contacts and the commercial ability to convert market opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
INTERNATIONAL LEISURE SALES & WHOLESALE DEVELOPMENT
Drive leisure wholesale business through international tour operators, travel wholesalers, DMCs and travel agencies.
Develop, secure and manage strategic partnerships across key international source markets.
Lead annual contracting, rate negotiations, promotional campaigns and value-added commercial agreements.
Increase room-night production, revenue contribution and market penetration through leisure distribution channels.
Strengthen existing accounts while continuously identifying and converting new business opportunities.
GLOBAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Lead market development initiatives across Europe, the Americas, CIS, Latin America, GCC, India & South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, Australia & New Zealand, Africa and other international markets.
Prioritise business development across the UK, Germany and CIS countries.
Build and maintain strong relationships with international tour operators, wholesalers, DMCs, travel agencies, airlines and tourism boards.
Represent the hotel at international travel exhibitions, trade fairs, roadshows, networking events and overseas sales missions.
Identify emerging travel trends, source-market opportunities, airline connectivity developments and competitor positioning.
Develop market-specific strategies to strengthen the hotel's international brand presence.
REVENUE GENERATION & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE
Deliver agreed sales targets covering room nights, revenue, ADR and account production.
Monitor market performance, account contribution, booking trends and business conversion.
Collaborate closely with Revenue Management to optimise pricing, inventory, availability, promotions and seasonal opportunities.
Maximise profitable business during low-demand periods and shoulder seasons.
Evaluate account productivity and ensure commercial agreements deliver measurable returns.
Prepare sales forecasts, production reports, market intelligence and performance reviews.
STRATEGIC ACCOUNT & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Manage a portfolio of key international leisure accounts and high-value travel-trade partners.
Conduct regular account reviews, sales presentations and business development meetings.
Build long-term commercial relationships that generate consistent and sustainable room-night production.
Maintain accurate account profiles, contracts, sales pipelines and activity records through the hotel's CRM system.
Coordinate with Reservations, Revenue Management, Front Office, Marketing, Events and Finance to ensure seamless partner support and guest experience.
Resolve account-related commercial and operational matters professionally.
CANDIDATE PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, Marketing or an equivalent discipline.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant hotel sales experience, preferably within luxury or upscale hospitality.
Proven experience in Leisure Wholesale, International Hotel Sales, Tour Operators, DMCs and Travel Trade Distribution.
Established business relationships and an active network of international travel-trade partners, particularly across the UK, German and CIS markets.
Demonstrated ability to secure international contracts and generate measurable room-night production.
Previous exposure to international sales trips, trade exhibitions, roadshows and overseas market visits.
Strong commercial negotiation, networking, presentation and strategic account-management capabilities.
Sound understanding of hotel distribution channels, contracting, pricing strategies, ADR and revenue management principles.
Excellent awareness of international leisure travel trends and key source markets.
Working knowledge of OPERA PMS is required.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Willingness and flexibility to undertake international business travel.
