Head of Middle East Sales

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

Head of Middle East Sales is responsible for relationships and commercial development from clients/guests from the Middle Eastern region. Proactive sales and reactive sales is required for all clients from this market including establishing and growing relationships with key in-house guests.

Head of Middle East Sales must maximize yield in alignment with the strategic goals of the sales department and the objectives of Corinthia Hotel London with the assistance of the Revenue Manager and the Senior Director of Sales and Director of Sales & Marketing.

Key activities include but are not limited to, sales calls, sales trips, trade shows, networking events, site inspections, fam trips, client entertaining both in and outside of the hotel. Appropriate social media usage.

Head of Middle East Sales must have a knowledge and understanding of the culture and business practices of the Middle Eastern region in order to be able to work in the most impactful way and grow trust and longstanding relationships.

The Head of Middle East Sales liaises closely with the Senior Director of Global Sales - Middle East, Africa & Turkey to maximise proactive sales activities and conversion of enquiries and work collaboratively as required to achieve the budgeted revenue from this segment.

• Ideally 4 years working in the Luxury Hotel Segment preferably in the UK or GCC with a strong commercial and cultural understanding of Middle Eastern business for the Luxury London hotel market
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality
• Excellent level of written and spoken English
• Empathy and care for your guests and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and respond in an appropriate time to client requests
• Resilience to work in a fast-paced environment
• Pride and attention to detail in your work
• Takes pride in own professional grooming
• Professional and engaging personality
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests
• Ability to travel extensively in the Middle Eastern Region and/or. Globally as required for Trade shows
• Arabic speaker would be a benefit but not a requirement
• Full clean driving license

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London's magical, grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath taking multi award winning spa in London.

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.