Director of Sales & Marketing

MERCURE; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing to drive revenue growth in their Oxford location. This role demands a proven track record in hospitality sales, strong leadership skills, and expertise in crafting effective marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have an innovative outlook on enhancing brand presence through various platforms. Competitive salary from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality sales and marketing.
• Experience as Director of Sales or Assistant Director of Sales.
• Understanding of marketing and e-commerce strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales, PR, and marketing strategies.
• Manage online campaigns and craft social media content.
• Mentor and empower sales and business development teams.

Skills

Hospitality sales and marketing leadership

Social media expertise

Market analysis

Campaign management

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online platforms

Job description

Job Description

Full time position on site

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Sales and Marketing to lead our dynamic team and drive revenue growth. In this role, you’ll blend strategic sales leadership with creative storytelling to amplify our brand presence. Key responsibilities include :

Developing and implementing comprehensive sales, PR, and marketing strategies across traditional and digital platforms.

Crafting compelling social media content and managing online campaigns to enhance engagement and visibility.

Building strong relationships with media, influencers, and key stakeholders to support brand and sales initiatives.

Conducting market analysis, identifying trends, and optimizing strategies to maintain competitive positioning.

Managing advertising, promotional activities, and annual marketing budgets.

Mentoring and empowering sales, reservations, and business development teams to achieve their full potential.

Collaborating on pricing, revenue management, and forecasting with hotel leadership.

Qualifications

Proven track record in hospitality sales and marketing at a leadership level, with expertise in social media, PR, and market analysis. A creative vision and strong analytical skills are essential!

• Strong experience or background as Director of Sales or Assistant Director of Sales and ready to take the next step.
• Understanding of marketing and e-commerce strategies to further enhance the profile of the hotel
• Excellent knowledge of the hotel market, MICE, agencies & Social media & PR campaign
• Ability to drive new initiatives and campaigns in line with brand standard to maximize revenue potential
• Confident and inspiring to lead and develop the team to ensure the best possible results
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Efficient in using Microsoft office and systems related to online platforms.
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Professional and committed

Additional Information

Your team and working environment :

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House is 4

• hotel located at the quite village called Iffley in Oxford. The hotel has Breakfast area, bar, lounge and the restaurant.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.