Sales Executive – Europe, Rixos & AIC, GCC Region

About the role

Support the development of business from European source markets for the Rixos Hotels & All‑Inclusive Collection portfolio in the GCC region. The role focuses on account servicing, prospecting, sales coordination and follow‑up to increase brand visibility and achieve sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify prospective tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers and other partners across assigned European markets.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts through regular communication, product updates and sales follow‑up.
• Promote the portfolio’s hotels, facilities, experiences and offers, matching recommendations to each partner’s requirements.
• Conduct sales calls, virtual presentations and participate in sales visits under the direction of the regional sales lead.
• Prepare proposals, presentations and account materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved commercial terms.
• Coordinate enquiries with hotel Sales, Reservations and Revenue Management teams from initial request through to conversion.
• Support contracting, rate loading checks and distribution of approved offers to relevant partners.
• Assist in organising familiarisation trips, hotel inspections, roadshows and trade exhibition participation.
• Monitor account production, booking trends and outstanding enquiries, highlighting opportunities and shortfalls.
• Research competitor activity, travel trends and potential new business sources within assigned markets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Hospitality, Business, Marketing or a related field (preferred).
• 1‑3 years of experience in hotel sales, travel trade sales or a similar commercial role.
• Exposure to European leisure markets and the GCC hospitality sector is an advantage.
• Understanding of hotel distribution channels and tour operator/travel agency business.
• Fluent English; an additional European language is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with CRM and hotel sales systems.