Director of Sales

Ennismore; Jeddah; Presencial; SAR 450.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Great healthcare

Competitive salary

Global Ennismore family

Descripción de la vacante

Ennismore in Jeddah seeks a seasoned commercial leader to shape sales strategy for a landmark luxury destination. You will drive pre-opening planning, partnerships and high-value account management across international networks. Lead forecasting, performance analytics and an aligned pricing strategy with Revenue Management.

Build a capable sales team, establish best-in-class processes and nurture local Saudi talent. Fluent English required; Arabic a plus.

Formación

• 8+ years of progressive sales experience in luxury hospitality.
• Proven track record in pre-opening or repositioning environments.
• Experience with UHNW clientele and international networks (Virtuoso, AMEX FHR etc.).
• Fluent in English; Arabic a strong advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Shape and execute the commercial strategy to position SO in Jeddah as a leading luxury destination.
• Lead forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across market segments.
• Build and develop a high-performing sales team with a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Establish best-in-class sales processes, account management practices and commercial disciplines.

Conocimientos

Luxury hospitality

Key account management

International partnerships

Market intelligence

Sales leadership

Descripción del empleo

What You Will Create

Spark excitement before opening by shaping the sales strategy, defining key audiences and building relationships that will put SO in the spotlight from day one.

Sales Strategy & Commercial Leadership

Shape and execute the commercial strategy to position SO in Jeddah as a leading lifestyle destination. Unlock new revenue opportunities through market insight, strategic partnerships, and innovative sales initiatives.

Partner with ownership and hotel leadership to deliver ambitious revenue and market share goals.

Pre-Opening Readiness

Spark excitement ahead of opening by identifying key audiences, partnerships, and business opportunities.

Build sales structures, tools, systems, and pipelines to ensure commercial readiness from day one.

Bring the SO story to life through targeted market engagement and strategic relationship building.

Business Performance & Commercial Insight

Lead forecasting, reporting and performance analysis across all market segments.

Monitor market trends, competitor activity and demand patterns to guide commercial decisions.

Partner with Revenue Management to optimize pricing, positioning and business mix.

Operational Excellence

Establish best-in-class sales processes, account management practices and commercial disciplines.

Drive pipeline performance, conversion and account growth to consistently exceed targets.

Ensure commercial activity is aligned with operational capabilities and guest expectations.

Team Leadership & Development

Build and develop a high-performing sales team inspired by creativity, accountability and collaboration.

Coach and mentor future leaders while fostering a culture of continuous growth.

Support local talent development with a strong focus on Saudi national capability and succession planning.

What’s in it for you

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture.

Ideal Candidate

A seasoned commercial leader with 8+ years of progressive sales experience in luxury hospitality, with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth in pre-opening or repositioning environments. Proven track record in driving high-value sales strategies, pre-opening commercial planning, and building strong international account portfolios across luxury leisure, corporate, and MICE segments. Deep expertise in luxury travel ecosystems, including UHNW clientele, consortium partnerships (Virtuoso, Serandipians, AMEX FHR), and global travel trade networks. Strategic yet highly commercial, with a strong ability to translate market intelligence into actionable sales strategies and sustained revenue growth. A natural relationship builder and leader, able to influence senior stakeholders, inspire teams, and position a brand within highly competitive luxury markets.

Fluent in English; additional languages, particularly Arabic, are a strong advantage.