Sales Executive – Europe to GCC Market

About the role

The Sales Executive will support the growth of Rixos Hotels & All‑Inclusive Collection in the GCC region by developing business from European source markets. The role involves account servicing, prospecting, and coordinating sales activities to increase brand visibility and meet sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective tour operators, travel agencies, wholesalers and other partners across assigned European markets.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing accounts through regular communication, product updates and sales follow‑up.
• Promote hotel portfolios, facilities and offers, tailoring recommendations to partner requirements.
• Conduct sales calls, virtual presentations and support sales visits under the regional sales lead.
• Prepare proposals and presentations, ensuring alignment with commercial terms.
• Coordinate enquiries with hotel sales, reservations and revenue teams from request to conversion.
• Assist in organising familiarisation trips, hotel inspections, roadshows and trade exhibition participation.
• Monitor booking trends, highlight opportunities and report on account performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Hospitality, Business, Marketing or 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 GCC hospitality sector is an advantage.
• Fluent English; additional European language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Required skills

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