Cluster Sales Executive - Leisure

About the role

As the Sales Executive for Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai, you will support the commercial team in driving revenue growth and brand visibility, with a strong focus on the leisure segment. The role will involve developing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with travel trade partners and leisure clients, and supporting sales initiatives that increase bookings and revenue across both properties.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop business opportunities with affluent travellers, families, and leisure groups.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, presentations and site inspections to generate new business and strengthen existing accounts.
• Promote packages, offers and seasonal campaigns to drive bookings and revenue.
• Maintain regular contact with existing accounts and seek opportunities to increase production.
• Build and maintain relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, luxury travel advisors and DMCs.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, leads and account performance, and report to the Sales Manager.
• Monitor leisure travel trends, competitor activity and share market intelligence with the commercial team.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management and Operations to maximise commercial opportunities.

Required profile

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in sales, preferably within the luxury hotel or hospitality industry.
• Previous experience in leisure sales is preferred, ideally within a luxury hotel, resort, travel agency, tour operator, DMC or luxury travel company.
• Proven ability to support revenue generation, achieve sales targets and develop new business opportunities.
• Experience managing relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, travel advisors and leisure clients is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and leisure travel is preferred.

Required skills

• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with hotel sales systems.