Pre-Opening Luxury Sales & Marketing Director

Global Recruiting Company; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Hotels is seeking an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the pre-opening and launch of Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort. This senior role focuses on building brand presence, driving revenue growth, and establishing market positioning from day one.

You will lead pre-opening planning, including brand positioning, market analysis, and go-to-market campaigns, while developing sales strategies to maximize room, event, F&B, and

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-opening Sales & Marketing planning, including brand positioning, market analysis, promotional strategies, and go-to-market campaigns.
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive room, event, F&B, and leisure revenue across all business segments.
• Build and manage a high-performing Sales & Marketing team, providing coaching, training, and performance management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, tour operators, and key stakeholders to drive bookings and partnerships.
• Oversee digital marketing, PR, advertising, and social media strategies to generate awareness and demand ahead of opening.
• Coordinate with Revenue Management, Operations, and F&B teams to align sales strategies with pricing, packages, and promotions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and guest feedback to continuously refine strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Plan and execute pre-opening events, soft openings, and launch campaigns to maximize media coverage and brand exposure.
• Ensure all sales and marketing initiatives adhere to brand standards and positioning of both Tivoli and Avani.

Job description

Minor Hotels is seeking an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the pre-opening and launch of Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort. This senior role focuses on building brand presence, driving revenue growth, and establishing market positioning from day one.

You will lead pre-opening planning, including brand positioning, market analysis, and go-to-market campaigns, while developing sales strategies to maximize room, event, F&B, and