50 Director Sales jobs in Egypt

A Director of Sales manages the hotel sales and marketing plans by recommending growth efforts, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the hotel is competitively positioned within the local marketplace.
**What will I be doing?**
As Director of Sales, you are responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. A Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
+ Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support
+ Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
+ Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator
+ Develop the group team through leadership and by example to include sales development; participate in the hiring of team members, and their future success
+ Direct and manage the forecasting process in conjunction with the Revenue Department to insure accurate, timely and complete information. Compile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly Forecast, Lead Management System, and Booking Reports
+ Actively participate and complete the preparation of the annual Sales and Market Plan, quarterly updates, and the complexed hotels' annual Budgets. Execute initiatives as outlined; swiftly implement strategies/tactics to offset changes in markets, economy or driven by the competitive set. Organize and/or attend scheduled group and related meetings
+ Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
+ Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests
+ Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company
+ Prepare and present, on a monthly basis, the contribution, focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
+ Cooperate with other departments in the hotel, particularly Reservations and the Banqueting Department, to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
+ Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives
**What are we looking for?**
A Director of Sales serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
+ Positive attitude and good communication skills
+ Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
+ Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
+ Strong analytical skills so to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
+ Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members
+ Excellent organisational and planning skills
+ Excellent grooming standards
+ Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
+ Ability to work well under time pressure and/or demanding travel schedules
+ Demonstrated previous experience in a Sales role with the proven ability to close a sale
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
+ Knowledge of the local market
+ Knowledge of hospitality industry
+ A passion for sales and target-based performance
+ Relevant degree, in sales, business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
**Job:** _Sales_
**Title:** _Director of Sales_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BP9M_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

**We take pride in our products and in our people.**

**Title: Sales Director**
**Reporting to: CEO**
**Location: Maadi, Cairo, Egypt**

**Responsibilities**:
The Director of Sales manages and oversees the sales operations. His main duties include designing plans to meet sales targets, developing and cultivating relationships with clients & channel partners, identify key markets and evaluating costs to determine their products' pricing when selling to customers.

1. Designing and implementing strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
2. Acquire, enable and develop channel partners in the different international markets
3. Partner with customers to understand their business objectives and maximize sales
performance in the most efficient, cost effective and commercial manner.
4. Developing and promoting weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales objectives.
5. Manage the entire sales cycle from demand generation up to closure along with the company
channel partners.
6. Work with engineering and marketing teams to ensure channel partner enablement and client
maximum satisfaction
7. Maintaining an effective sales team by recruiting and training employees. This process also
includes monitoring, appraising and disciplining members of the team.
8. Partner with customers to understand their business objectives and maximize sales
performance in the most efficient, cost effective and commercial manner.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree, MBA is a plus
- +10 years of experience with at least 3 years in managing sales organization
- Experience in hiring and developing a high performing sales team
- Proven record in achieving sales targets in international markets
- Extensive experience with developing and managing sales channels

**About Spectro Systems**
- **Establishment**: Established in 2020 in Dubai with first branch office in Cairo.
- **Vision**: Become an international, leading and progressive IoT technology provider focusing on futuristic technologies and innovation.
- **Mission**: Providing our customers with End-to-End out of the box Industrial IoT solutions that make their business processes effective and provide financial and non-financial advantages, using a dynamic talented team and new business models
- **Size**: +50 professionals in 2020

Application Question(s):

- What is your highest qualification?

**Experience**:

- Sales Management: 3 years (preferred)

**Job Information**:
Field
- Sales & Sales SupportField / Area
- Sales SupportIndustry
- IT ServicesJob Category
- Pre-Sales EngineerWork Experience
- 10+ yearsCity
- MaadiState/Province
- AI QahirahCountry
- EgyptZip/Postal Code
- 11311- Be the leader of the presale activities from early engagement stages with prospects, while working collaboratively with the sales team to find the best fit for the customer needs.
- Understand the customer’s needs and successfully match customer pain points and requirements to proposed solutions that solve the customer’s challenges.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, while building credibility with client stakeholders.
- Establish yourself as a Cyber Security SME by researching emerging security technologies; Stay on top of the latest trends, concepts, and best practices.
- Provide thought leadership in the areas of security requirements, methodologies, techniques, and tools used to reduce the client’s attack surface and risk.
- Establish productive relationships with our clients, serving as a trusted advisor and consultant to enhance their cybersecurity posture on a tactical and strategic levels.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify our clients’ business problems and effectively design, communicate, and evangelize cybersecurity solutions and services to solve those problems.
- Work to improve sales methodologies and processes effectively, including development of presentations and demos tailored to our partners requirements and tuned to suit the level and nature of the audience.
- Delivers presentations and participates in conference calls and face-to-face meetings to architectural groups, major lines of business, and executives.
- Generation of technical scopes of work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for technical solutions

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or information Technology.
- 6+ years of experience in a relevant position.
- At least 8 years of overall Cyber Security experience, demonstrating the ability to present technical information to technical and non-technical people.
- Familiarity with NIST CSF, 800-53, 800-171, CIS 18, CMMC, HIPPA, PCI, OWASP Top 10, etc.
- Strong knowledge in networking and the ability to understand and explain the OSI model.
- Strong knowledge of and experience with public cloud offerings (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
- Knowledge of and experience with virtualization technologies and operating systems (MS, Linux, MacOS).
- Knowledge of and experience with: Zero Trust, SDP, SASE, SOAR, IoT / ICS / OT Security, DAST, SAST, SCA, RASP, API Security
- Identity & Access Management concepts and standards such as SAML, OAuth & OpenID
- DevOps, SecOps, Application Security concepts
- Knowledge of and experience with public cloud platforms in a security context
- Prior experience selling security services (Penetration Testing, Gap, and Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening services, etc.).
- A security certification such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, etc.
- Proficient in preparation of Presentations & Proposals.
- Excellent communication and Presentation skills.
- Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills

**Benefits**:

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25137800
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Galae Square, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt,VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Leads and manages all day-to-day activities related to the sales function with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives. Achieves personal booking goals and makes recommendations on booking goals of direct reports.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
OR
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Supporting Developing & Executing Sales Strategies**
- Works with sales leader to ensure understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of this strategy for the segment.
- Works with management team to create and implement a sales plan addressing revenue, customers and the market for the segment led by the DOS.
- Assists with the development and implementation of promotions, both internal and external.
**Maximizing Revenue**
- Provides positive and aggressive leadership to ensure maximum revenue potential (e.g., sets example with personal booking goals).
- Recommends booking goals for sales team members.
**Managing Sales Activities**
- Monitors all day to day activities of direct reports.
- Approves space release for catering to maximize revenue (DOS, Group) in the absence of a Business Evaluation Manager.
- Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
**Analyzing & Reporting on Sales and Financial Data**
- Analyzes market information by using sales systems and implements strategy to achieve property's financial room and catering goals.
- Assists Revenue Management with completing accurate six period projections.
- Reviews sales and catering guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement.
**Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**
- Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies customer service and creates a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Meets with guests during pre- and post-convention meetings to obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels, execution against contract and overall satisfaction.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
- Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of department meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Executes and supports the company's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.
- Gains understanding of the property's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
**Building Successful Relationships**
- Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Event Booking Center, Market Sales, GSO) to ensure the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
- Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and/or union requirements.
- Attends customer events, trade shows and sales missions to maintain, build or develop key relationships with GSO Managers and customers.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.
- Utilizes all available on the job training tools for employees.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We've been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you're a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be 'The World's Gathering Place'. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25015680
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, 16 Saray El Gezira Street, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt, 11211VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Functions as the leader of the property's sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue. Manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts. Provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel's' sales objectives. Evaluates the property's participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through. Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner and Marriott International.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
**Required:**
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
OR
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
**Preferred:**
- 4 year college degree.
- Demonstrated skills in supervising a team.
- Lodging sales experience.
- Hotel industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Managing Sales Activities**
- Manages the development of a strategic account plan for the demand generators in the market.
- Manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts.
- Determines and develops marketing communication activities, in conjunction with Regional Marketing Communications.
- Provides customer intelligence in evaluating the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Reviews the Strategic Alignment Review (STAR) report, competitive shopping reports and uses other resources to maintain an awareness of the hotel's market position.
- Researches competitor's sales team strategies to identify ways to grow occupancy and RevPAR and increase market share.
- Attends sales strategy meetings to provide input on weekly and overall sales strategy.
- Suggests innovative marketing ideas and develops deployment strategies to continue to grow market share.
- Evaluates and supports participation and account deployment with Area Sales and Group Sales within the Sales Office.
- Serves as the sales contact for the General Manager, property leadership team, Group Sales and Area Sales leaders.
- Serves as the sales contact for customers; serves as the customer advocate.
- Serves as hotel authority on sales processes and sales contracts.
- Serves as the property sales liaison with Area Sales, Group Sales, Revenue Management, Event Management, Regional Marketing Communications and other hotel departments as appropriate.
- Participates in sales calls with members of the Sales and Marketing team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
- Identifies public relations opportunities and coordinates activities to augment the overall marketing communication strategy.
- Supports the General Manager by coordinating crisis communications.
- Executes and supports Marriott's Customer Service Standards and hotel's Brand Standards.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g., , Marriott Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts (RHR) Savvy Service Basics, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn Basics of the Day, Residence Inn Daily Huddle, or TownePlace Suites Morning Meeting).
- Implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service.
- Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
- Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel's' sales objectives.
- Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through.
- Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
**Building Successful Relationships**
- Develops strong partnerships with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness.
- Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships.
- Develops strong community and public relations by maintaining property participation in local, regional and national tradeshows and client events.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and monitoring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Marriott.
- Gains understanding of the hotel's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
**Leadership**
- Functions as the leader of the property's sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue.
- Develops sales goals and strategies and verifies alignment with the brand business strategy.
- Executes the sales strategy in order to meet individual booking goals for both self and staff.
- Coaches leaders of revenue generating departments in developing effective revenue strategies and setting aggressive goals that will drive the property's financial performance.
- Verifies Sales team understands and is leveraging Marriott International (MI) demand engines to full potential.
- Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to monitor compliance with local, state and federal regulations and/or union requirements.
- Partners with Human Resources to attract, develop and retain the right people in order to support the strategic priorities of the market.
- Creates effective structures, processes, jobs and performance management systems are in place.
- Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance Process (LPP), aligns performance and rewards, addresses performance issues and holds staff accountable for successful results.
- Forecasts talent needs and manages talent acquisition strategy with Human Resources (HR) to minimize lost time due to turnover.
- Maintains an active list of the competition's best sales people and executes a recruitment and acquisition plan with HR.
- Supports tools and training resources to educate sales associates on winning catering solutions.
- Champions leadership development and workforce planning priorities by assessing, selecting, retaining and developing diverse, high-caliber talent that can lead the organization today and strengthen the leadership bench for the future; continues to upgrade the sales & marketing talent; works with HR to anticipate future talent needs based on business growth plans.
- Identifies, trains and mentors group sales associates; utilizes all available on the job training tools for associates.
- Transfers functional knowledge and develops group sales skills of other discipline managers.
- Provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues.
- Evaluates the property's participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property.
- Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.
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An Assistant Director of Sales manages the hotel sales and marketing plans by recommending growth efforts, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the hotel is competitively positioned within the local marketplace.
**What will I be doing?**
As Assistant Director of Sales, you will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. An Assistant Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
+ Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support
+ Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
+ Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests
+ Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company
+ Prepare and present, on a monthly basis, the contribution, focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
+ Cooperate with other departments in the hotel, particularly Reservations and the Banqueting Department, to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
+ Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives
+ Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
+ Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator
**What are we looking for?**
An Assistant Director of Sales serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
+ Positive attitude and good communication skills
+ Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
+ Excellent grooming standards
+ Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
+ Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
+ Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members
+ Excellent organisational and planning skills
+ Experience in a similar role with a proven track record
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
+ Knowledge of local market
+ Knowledge of hospitality
+ Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
+ Degree-level qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
**Job:** _Sales_
**Title:** _Assistant Director of Sales_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BUGE_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

An Assistant Director of Sales manages the hotel sales and marketing plans by recommending growth efforts, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the hotel is competitively positioned within the local marketplace.
**What will I be doing?**
As Assistant Director of Sales, you will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to drive business needs and expand existing business through promotional efforts and sales channels. An Assistant Director of Sales will work to develop the sales group and groom a high-performing sales team. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Manage hotel sales and marketing plans to ensure they accurately interpret and support the objectives of the business and use these plans to focus the sales efforts for all market segments
+ Work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and drive focused activities on elements of the business that require additional support
+ Contribute to the development of company sales and marketing initiatives by recommending, implementing and monitoring appropriate local activity
+ Organise comprehensive information describing the range of products and services offered by the hotel and deliver this information through relevant sales resources and sales channels to existing and potential Guests
+ Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the hotel and the management company
+ Prepare and present, on a monthly basis, the contribution, focus and activity of the proactive sales team to the hotel owners and senior management team
+ Cooperate with other departments in the hotel, particularly Reservations and the Banqueting Department, to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
+ Contribute to relevant management meetings to develop and implement sales and marketing initiatives
+ Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
+ Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, congresses and seminars in close cooperation with the Group Coordinator
**What are we looking for?**
An Assistant Director of Sales serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
+ Positive attitude and good communication skills
+ Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
+ Excellent grooming standards
+ Strong leadership skills, whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations
+ Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
+ Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members
+ Excellent organisational and planning skills
+ Experience in a similar role with a proven track record
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
+ Knowledge of local market
+ Knowledge of hospitality
+ Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
+ Degree-level qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous
**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands ( . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
**Job:** _Sales_
**Title:** _Assistant Director of Sales ( Based In Cairo )_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BU1A_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

At **voco Arabella Plaza Hotel** , we're creating a vibrant new destination, laying the foundation for long-term growth and positioning **voco®** as a standout destination in Cairo's vibrant hospitality scene.
As our **Director of Sales** , you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to build our commercial success from the ground up during this exciting pre-launch phase. You'll architect our entire sales strategy, establishing key accounts and market positioning before our first guest arrives. This is your chance to define how we connect with corporate clients, leisure travelers, and event planners in our market.
We are looking for a visionary sales leader with a passion for launching exceptional hospitality experiences, architecting our commercial future, crafting strategies, building relationships, and establishing our presence in the market before our doors even open.
**A little taste of your day-to-day:**
**_Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:_**
+ Develop and implement a comprehensive **sales strategy and action plan** to meet and exceed revenue targets.
+ Lead all **pre-opening sales efforts** , from market research to key account development.
+ Establish strong relationships with corporate **MICE, leisure, travel trade** segments, and key stakeholders.
+ Represent the hotel at **trade shows and client meetings** to promote voco Arabella Plaza and secure business leads.
+ Work closely with Marketing and Revenue teams to optimize pricing, segmentation, and digital campaigns.
+ Oversee reporting, forecasting, and pipeline management in line with IHG standards.
+ Ensure all sales processes and systems are maintained with accuracy and aligned with IHG standards.
+ Coordinate with operations, F&B, and events to ensure a seamless client experience and delivery.
+ Prepare and manage a cost-effective budget with measurable targets for the department within the financial parameters set down by the hotel budget.
+ Effectively monitor and analyze variations from the budget.
+ Develop procedures that track, report on, and control the running costs of the department.
+ Contribute to the overall strategic plan of the business and help compile the annual hotel business plan.
+ Keep abreast of trends in your area and implement best practice initiatives.
**What we need from you:**
+ A bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality, or a related field.
+ At least 5-7 years of hotel sales experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role.
+ Proven success in pre-opening sales is highly desirable.
+ Deep understanding of key market segments (corporate, MICE, leisure).
+ Strong leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills.
+ Familiarity with IHG systems is a plus.
**What you can expect from us:**
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 - 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 differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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.
Join voco hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco hotels
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.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Developing growth plans for existing business lines
- Bundling and unbundling existing business offerings
- Creating new revenue streams for existing products and services
- Developing non-logistics business opportunities in alignment with the brand vision
- Enlisting ILLA in relevant local and global business, governmental and non-governmental networks
- Sourcing and assessing potential exhibition opportunities, locally and regionally, in coordination with SPM and IRM
- Seeking new partnerships to solidify existing business offerings and strengthen future development
- Bachelor degree of Business Administration or a relevant study.
- 2 years experience in the same position
- Fluent English
- Understands Business Needs and local market, FMCG Experience is a huge Plus
- Proactive with a high sense of Ownership.
- Presentable