Cluster Director of Sales

SWISSOTEL; Medina; Presencial; SAR 250.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SWISSOTEL Medina and Makkah require a Director of Sales to drive the annual sales plan, oversee multi-property strategy, and coordinate with revenue management and operations.

You will lead a high-performing sales team, develop key accounts, and ensure targets are met across Umrah, Ramadan, and Hajj priorities while maintaining strong market presence.

Formación

• Knowledge of the hospitality industry and key markets.
• Proven track record in delivering sales targets and growth.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute the annual sales plan for both hotels aligned with budgets and strategy.
• Lead proactive sales across segments and accounts to grow production and acquire new business.
• Prepare and negotiate sales contracts and agreements in line with pricing and terms.
• Monitor leads, offers, and group business ensuring timely follow-up and conversion.
• Direct sales forecasting with Revenue Management and maintain forecasts and pipelines.
• Lead the Sales team, setting targets and performance standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Sales planning

Contract negotiation

Forecasting

Team development

Communication

Educación

Degree in sales, hospitality or business development

Descripción del empleo

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual sales plan for both hotels aligned with approved budgets forecasts market segments and the overall commercial strategy
• Work closely with the Group Commercial Strategy Director to identify business needs and coordinate focused actions with Accor Sales ISR and key source markets
• Lead proactive sales across assigned segments and accounts grow existing production acquire new accounts and convert qualified opportunities for both hotels
• Prepare and negotiate sales contracts and agreements in accordance with approved pricing credit contracting and business conditions
• Monitor leads offers options and group business with Sales Operations and Reservations ensuring timely follow-up conversion materialisation and replacement of released business
• Direct sales forecasting with Revenue Management and maintain accurate annual and monthly forecasts booking pace account production pipeline and lead management reports
• Participate in the annual Sales and Market Plan quarterly updates and hotel budgets implement tactical actions in response to demand and competitive changes
• Maintain distinct sales plans for Swiss tel Makkah and Swiss tel Al Maqam reflecting each hotel s positioning market mix inventory and Umrah Ramadan and Hajj priorities
• Lead coach and develop the Sales team setting clear account ownership market coverage activity plans targets and performance standards
• Produce accurate management reports and present monthly sales contribution account performance market activity and priorities to senior management and owners as required
• Maintain strong product knowledge for both hotels and represent them through sales calls site inspections trade shows roadshows and key account meetings
• Work closely with Revenue Reservations Marketing Distribution Banqueting and hotel operations to optimise conversion guest experience and overall commercial performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of the hospitality industry and strong understanding of the Makkah and key source markets.
• A passion for sales and target-based performance.
• Relevant degree in sales, hospitality, business development or another relevant business field from an academic institution.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage, motivate and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop appropriate actions.
• Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent grooming and professional presentation standards.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work well under time pressure and demanding travel schedules.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a Director of Sales role, preferably in a multi-property environment, with proven ability to close a sale.