UAE Luxury Sales & Distribution Director

Le Meridien; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Director of Sales and Distribution. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in hospitality commercial roles, with a successful track record in revenue generation and team leadership. Candidates must have a deep understanding of market trends in the UAE and be skilled in negotiation and managing corporate accounts. This role offers the opportunity to work with a globally recognized brand and contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in hospitality commercial roles, with 5+ years in UAE 5-star luxury hotels.
• Proven 3 consecutive years of achieving/exceeding revenue targets in distribution and corporate sales.
• Expertise in distribution channels (brand.com, GDS, OTA/IDS, metasearch).

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue and distribution strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Collaborate with corporate accounts for effective RFP management.
• Lead and coach a team in a cross-functional environment.

Skills

Hospitality commercial roles experience

Revenue targets achievement

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of UAE market trends

Leadership abilities

Fluent in English

Arabic language skills

Job description

A leading luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Director of Sales and Distribution. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in hospitality commercial roles, with a successful track record in revenue generation and team leadership. Candidates must have a deep understanding of market trends in the UAE and be skilled in negotiation and managing corporate accounts. This role offers the opportunity to work with a globally recognized brand and contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences.