Sales Executive (Saudi National)

About the role

SLS The Red Sea, a lifestyle resort on the Red Sea coast with 150 rooms, five food and beverage venues and a spa, is building its team after opening. As a Sales Executive, you will build client relationships, identify new business and drive revenue, working closely with the Sales team on account development, client meetings, site inspections and trade events.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Sales team in managing and developing key accounts and business partnerships
• Build relationships with clients, travel advisors, tour operators and key partners
• Pursue new business opportunities and prepare proposals, contracts, presentations and sales correspondence
• Coordinate sales calls, client meetings, site inspections, FAMs, trade events and other sales activities
• Maintain client information, leads and sales activity in CRM systems, and track booking pace, lead conversion and other KPIs
• Respond to client inquiries promptly and support individual and group bookings with Reservations and Guest Experience
• Collaborate with Marketing and Revenue on campaigns and promotions, and prepare reports for sales meetings
• Monitor competitors, market trends and travel patterns, and support client outreach and database development
• Represent the resort at client visits, site inspections, trade events and brand activations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in hotel sales, business development or a related role, preferably in luxury or lifestyle hospitality
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
• Flexibility to attend client meetings, trade events and site inspections as required

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of CRM systems, Microsoft Office and sales tracking tools
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment