Audai Alkader

• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets within assigned territory and accounts
• Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives
• Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations
• Understand category-specific landscapes and trends
• Reporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts

• Forecasts goals and objectives for sales, gross, and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the new-vehicle sales department.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees, ensuring proper staffing always.
• Recruit, hire, train, and oversee a team of automotive salespeople
• Set sales goals, track progress, and lead the team to achieve and exceed those quotas.
• Coach salespeople on best practices for closing more vehicle deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performance.
• Forecast sales for upcoming months and quarters.
• Step in to answer customer questions and issues when required.
• Coordinate and lead all regular sales meetings with the sales staff.

• Compose, publish and distribute Banquet event order (BEO) / Banquet Function Plan to all department heads and personnel who are involved in servicing banquets function.
• Typing of the Banquet and Sales correspondence, i.e. answering mail, confirming banquet arrangements, menus, BEO, memos etc.
• Work with management and other heads of departments at all times and assist in carrying out special requirements and duties necessary in adding to the guest’s general comfort.
• Negotiating banqueting & catering event orders within approved booking guidelines and produce all sales contracts and rate agreements.
• Planning up to five weddings a day with up to 500 guests attending each event.
• Plans & executes events from start to finish inclusive of answering initial inquiries, selling event space and providing on-site coordination & supervision the day of the event.
• Assists Guest in finalizing event details; suggests alternatives as appropriate.
• Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals.
• Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, VIP guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
• Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest.

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Make lists of potential clients and conduct surveys to identify customers actively seeking a hotel.
• Contact customers via calls or arranged meetings to discover their needs and requirements.
• Provide customers with a list of available services and their accompanying prices and offer discounts when necessary.
• Oversee the booking and reservation of space in a hotel to ensure availability and proper arrangement.
• Conduct price negotiations with customers on behalf of the hotel management to reach a favorable bargain for both parties.
• Maintain contact with clients to obtain feedback and to discuss opportunities for future business deals.
• Completing “Requests for Proposal” forms from companies requesting rates and detailed hotel information.
• Plans, coordinates and insures the successful execution of all social events inclusive of ceremony rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and celebratory private dinners.

• Greeting guests upon arrival to the hotel.
• Escorting VIP guests to their rooms and check them in before their arrival.
• Checking in and checking out guests.
• Assigning rooms for guests.
• Processing room reservation by fax, phone, and email.
• Resolving guest complaints and providing any necessary services to ensure a guest satisfaction.
• Checking for the guarantees of credit cards and checks of reservations.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of all paper transactions and keeping records of advanced deposits on reservations.
• Coordinates closely with housekeeping in the update and maintenance of guests rooms status systems.
• Reconciles the status report from housekeeping with that of Front office.