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.
- 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.