Director of Sales & Marketing

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Oxford is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing to drive revenue growth and enhance brand presence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality sales, strong social media and PR skills, and the ability to lead a dynamic team. You will develop marketing strategies and foster key relationships while ensuring the best results. This full-time position offers a salary between £45,000 to £50,000 annually.

Benefits

28 holiday days including bank holidays

Employee benefit card for discounts

Learning programs through Academy Accor

Bonus Breaks Voucher

Friends & Family Rates

Eye Test Vouchers

Growth opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality sales and marketing at a leadership level.
• Excellent knowledge of the hotel market, MICE, agencies.
• Ability to drive new initiatives and campaigns to maximize revenue.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing sales, PR, and marketing strategies.
• Crafting compelling social media content and managing online campaigns.
• Building relationships with media and key stakeholders.

Skills

Hospitality sales experience

Social media expertise

Public relations skills

Market analysis

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Strong communication

Customer focused

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online marketing platforms

Job description

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?"

• Entitle of 28 holiday days (bank holidays included)
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide
• Develop your talent through learning programs by Academy Accor
• Free Bonus Breaks Voucher
• Friends & Family Rates
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world
• Friendly working Environment
• Ability to contribute to local communityand make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

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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!

Shape the future of our luxury hotel experience. Apply now to join us as Director of Sales and Marketing!

Qualifications

• 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.