Cluster Commercial Director

ACCOR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCOR seeks a Cluster Commercial Director to lead the integrated commercial strategy for two five-star resorts, driving revenue growth and market share. The role unites Sales, Revenue Management, Reservations, Marketing, Digital, Distribution, Groups and MICE under one strategy across Mvenpick Resort Al Marjan Island and Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island.

The position demands 10–15 years in hospitality, with at least 5 in senior leadership, and strong UAE/GCC market knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive commercial experience in hospitality, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in multi-property or cluster commercial leadership.
• Strong background in upper-upscale, lifestyle or resort hospitality.
• Solid knowledge of the UAE and GCC hospitality markets.
• Extensive expertise in Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, Digital and Distribution.
• Proven experience across leisure, wholesale, corporate, groups and MICE segments.
• Experience in hotel pre-opening, reopening or repositioning would be a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate commercial strategies into measurable results.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, structured and hands-on leadership approach with strong commercial judgement and execution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated commercial strategy for both resorts driving revenue growth profitability and market share.
• Lead and inspire the Sales Revenue Reservations Marketing and Digital teams fostering collaboration accountability and high performance.
• Oversee revenue management pricing forecasting and distribution strategies to optimize commercial performance.
• Strengthen existing business relationships while identifying new markets strategic partnerships and revenue opportunities across leisure corporate groups and MICE segments.
• Drive commercial opportunities across F&B recreation wellness entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
• Lead the commercial preparation for Pullman's adults-only reopening including market positioning business development and demand generation.
• Oversee digital marketing eCommerce and distribution strategies to maximize visibility conversion and direct bookings.
• Build strong relationships with owners regional commercial teams destination partners and key industry stakeholders.

Skills

Revenue Management

Sales Leadership

Marketing Leadership

Digital Distribution

F&B Sales

MICE & Events

Pre-opening/Repositioning

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Strategy

Job description

An Exciting Commercial Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced strategic and results-driven Cluster Commercial Director to lead the integrated commercial strategy of two distinctive five-star resorts M venpick Resort Al Marjan Island and Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island This is an exciting opportunity to shape the commercial direction of both properties driving sustainable revenue growth and market share while playing a key role in the reopening and repositioning of Pullman as an adults-only lifestyle destination Going beyond a traditional Director of Sales amp Marketing role this position provides leadership across Sales Revenue Management Reservations Marketing Digital Distribution Groups MICE Meetings amp Events and F amp B Sales bringing all commercial functions together under one cohesive strategy

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and implement an integrated commercial strategy for both resorts driving revenue growth profitability and market share
• Lead and inspire the Sales Revenue Reservations Marketing and Digital teams fostering collaboration accountability and high performance
• Oversee revenue management pricing forecasting and distribution strategies to optimize commercial performance
• Strengthen existing business relationships while identifying new markets strategic partnerships and revenue opportunities across leisure corporate groups and MICE segments
• Drive commercial opportunities across F amp B recreation wellness entertainment and lifestyle experiences
• Lead the commercial preparation for Pullman's adults-only reopening including market positioning business development and demand generation
• Oversee digital marketing eCommerce and distribution strategies to maximize visibility conversion and direct bookings
• Build strong relationships with owners regional commercial teams destination partners and key industry stakeholders

Why Join Us

This is more than a commercial leadership position It is an opportunity to shape the future of two distinctive hospitality brands in one of the UAE s growing leisure destinations You will have the opportunity to lead an established commercial operation while contributing to an exciting resort transformation supported by Accor s global network expertise and development opportunities

Your Experience and Skills

• 10 15 years of progressive commercial experience in hospitality, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in multi-property or cluster commercial leadership.
• Strong background in upper-upscale, lifestyle or resort hospitality.
• Solid knowledge of the UAE and GCC hospitality markets.
• Extensive expertise in Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, Digital and Distribution.
• Proven experience across leisure, wholesale, corporate, groups and MICE segments.
• Experience in hotel pre-opening, reopening or repositioning would be a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate commercial strategies into measurable results.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, structured and hands-on leadership approach with strong commercial judgement and execution capabilities.