Business Development Manager – MICE

Business Development Manager - MICE

Sales & Marketing, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Sales & Marketing team. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the UAE market and a track record in identifying and creating lucrative business partnerships within the region.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in Business Development / Sales & Marketing in a luxury property.
• Strong OPMS knowledge.
• Ability to network, building strong & meaningful business relationships.
• Experience in the local market (UAE as well as other GCC).
• Oversees the Groups planning and related staff to ensure the planning and delivery of successful hotel events.
• Develop a flexible sales strategy to reflect the achievement of hotel budget commitment and which responds to local market conditions.
• Ensures products and or services provided by Group Planning meet or exceed guest expectations and build customer loyalty through product and or service excellence.

What will you do?

• Develop & Execute effective Business Development Strategies.
• Be familiar with and use the marketing software solutions.
• Manages the daily operation of Event Planning to achieve or exceed budget expectations.
• To develop relationships with local clients, direct bookers and agency bookers to ensure a strong base of new and regular repeat business and to ensure confidence in the hotel and booking process.
• Accurately identify customer needs, draw up well-presented and customised proposals in line with brand policies and standards of presentation.
• Other duties related to the Business Development Manager function.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units.  The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city’s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.