Sales Strategist

2 weeks ago


Amwaj Islands, Bahrain beBee Careers Full time

Unlock Your Sales Potential

Succeed in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) segment and leisure market with a strong focus on weddings and social events. As a Sales Manager, you will develop and execute sales strategies to attract new business opportunities, build relationships with clients, and drive revenue growth.

Mission Objectives
  • Sales & Business Development:
  • Develop effective sales strategies to increase business from MICE and leisure segments focusing on weddings, social events, and group bookings.
  • Identify target new business opportunities through market research, networking, and sales calls to build a robust client base.
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, event planners, travel agencies, and other stakeholders to secure repeat business.
  • Client Engagement & Relationship Management:
  • Engage with clients to understand their event requirements ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Conduct site inspections, presentations, and negotiations to convert leads into confirmed bookings.
  • Manage client accounts ensuring regular communication and providing solutions to their event needs.
  • Event Coordination & Planning:
  • Collaborate closely with the event planning and operations team to ensure seamless execution of MICE, leisure, and wedding events.
  • Work with the culinary, banquet, and service teams to customize packages for weddings and events focusing on client preferences.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, decorators, and other vendors to ensure all aspects of events are executed to the highest standards.
  • Revenue Generation & Reporting:
  • Develop strategies to maximize revenue through upselling, cross-selling, and optimizing event packages.
  • Monitor and report on sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
  • Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans to achieve set revenue targets.
Key Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Management, Sales, and Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
  • Proven track record in MICE, leisure, and wedding sales, particularly within the Indian market.
  • Strong understanding of wedding planning, including cultural and religious aspects of Indian weddings.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple clients and events, and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in using CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales tools.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.