Atlantis The Palm
Business Development Assistant Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 22/09/2025
Job overview
Date posted
08/08/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Salary + Commission/Bonus
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
22/09/2025
Job description
Atlantis Dubai is seeking a Business Development Assistant Manager to support the Manager in managing existing accounts, developing new business opportunities, and increasing revenue across Groups, Events, Restaurants, Marine & Waterpark segments. The role involves lead generation, strategic positioning in collaboration with PR, Marketing, and Operations, and building strong client relationships locally and internationally.
Required skills
business development
sales strategy
account management
lead generation
negotiation
relationship building
market trend analysis
event sales
client acquisition
cross-department collaboration
Key responsibilities
- Assist in managing existing accounts and developing new business across key markets
- Generate group leads and commercial business to meet or exceed revenue and room night targets
- Collaborate with PR, Marketing, and Operations to position the resort effectively in the market
- Drive proactive sales activities to increase revenue in Group & Events Sales
- Identify and secure new corporate and trade partnerships
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing clients and business partners
- Contribute to the creation of a business development plan focusing on demand generation
Experience & skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a 5-star resort/hotel
- Proven ability to increase sales opportunities and meet targets
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Passion for working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Ability to generate demand for resort and hotel venues
