Director of Sales & Marketing
About the employer
This role covers a complex of two hotels and a serviced apartment property in Dubai. Managed by a renowned Middle Eastern hotel brand, the complex comprises a 5-star luxury suite hotel, a stylish mid-market hotel as well as contemporary serviced apartment building. The group offers excellent career progression and a strong brand to work with and sell.
About the role
- Responsible for the proactive sales and marketing of the hotel to external customers.
- Create, implement and deliver the commercial strategy for the hotel in conjunction with the Director of Revenue and General Manager.
- Lead and manage the sales and events teams
- Manage relationships with key clients and agents.
- Regular face-to-face appointments per week to source new business.
- Create and implement marketing activity and social media platforms.
- Work closely with the General Manager and wider brand global sales team.
- Hold site visits and client entertainment as required.
- Produce sales activity reports as required.
What we are looking for
- Hotel sales experience to Director of Sales & Marketing level is essential.
- Middle East hotel sales experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A proven track record of successful business development and account management is essential.
- Sales team leadership, motivation and development is required for this role.
- A self-motivated, driven, commercially aware and results orientated, and proactive attitude is required.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Candidates must be fluent in both spoken and written English, and some level of Arabic language skills would be beneficial.
Benefits of the role
- Good salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to work with a smaller international hotel group allowing a fair amount of autonomy and decision making.
- To work with a progressive and forward-thinking company with highly regarded owners, a great team and a sought-after culture.
