Assistant Director of Sales – GCC Market (Hotel Chain, Egypt)

About the role

The Assistant Director of Sales will lead the development and execution of sales strategies aimed at the GCC market for a growing chain of hotels in Egypt. Based on‑site, the role focuses on driving group, corporate and leisure business from GCC countries, while supporting overall revenue and occupancy goals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement sales plans targeting GCC travel partners, corporate clients and agencies.
• Manage key accounts, negotiate rates and contracts, and close new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to adjust tactics.
• Produce regular performance reports, forecasts and occupancy analyses.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, revenue management and hotel operations to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Travel within Egypt and to GCC countries for client visits, trade shows and promotional events.

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service orientation with proven ability to build long‑term relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in Arabic and/or English is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated sales experience in hospitality or related sectors, including account management and negotiation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• Familiarity with sales CRM tools.
• Knowledge of hotel PMS/CRS systems.
• Basic data analysis for forecasting and reporting.