Director of Sales & Marketing - Six Senses Dubai

IHG Hotels & Resorts; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales & Marketing to lead their Sales & Marketing department. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies, driving revenue generation, and ensuring the successful operation of a luxury resort. With a focus on achieving budgeted occupancy and rates, you will lead a talented team while maintaining the highest standards of service and compliance. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in luxury hotel sales and marketing with supervisory experience.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive business and revenue through effective marketing strategies.
• Implement sales targets and oversee the Sales & Marketing team.
• Ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Marketing Plan Implementation

Revenue Generation

Team Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

As Director of Sales & Marketing, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Sales & Marketing department to provide exceptional products and services within brand operating standards. My key role is to drive the right business at the right price to ensure the resort achieves budgeted occupancy, rate, and revenue.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Write and implement the marketing plan, contracting, setting sales targets by segment and by client and prospect, undertaking advertising, sales, promotions, and publicity initiatives, working with the revenue manager for setting rates, and directing the Sales & Marketing team.
2. Continually focus on revenue generation and profile building for our resort and spa and for Six Senses.
3. Constantly assess marketing strategies and tactics to remain relevant and effective.
4. Establish and deliver pre-established financial returns related to revenue generation, profitability, and ROIC.
5. Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory, and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices, and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed, and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Director of Sales & Marketing, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills, and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results. The qualifications include:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, or related field and five years of total experience in hospitality or hotels sales and marketing setting, with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. More than five years experience in a senior sales and marketing role is preferred.
• Fluent in English; understanding that Arabic is the preferred additional language.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Sales & Marketing at Six Senses Dubai. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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