Executive Hospitality Sales & Marketing Director

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Sales and Marketing Director for a luxury hotel and conference center in Pietermaritzburg. You will design and drive integrated sales and marketing plans across rooms, F&B, and events, lead a high‑performing team, and manage budgets to maximize revenue and profitability.

You will nurture key corporate clients, travel partners, and event organizers, oversee digital marketing and PR, and collaborate with Operations and Revenue Management to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required or equivalent.
• Proven experience in hotel sales and marketing leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team.
• Strong knowledge of market segmentation, revenue management, and digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated sales and marketing plans to achieve revenue goals for rooms, F&B, and events.
• Lead, manage, and motivate the sales and marketing team with clear objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across market segments.
• Oversee brand presence, digital marketing, PR and advertising campaigns.
• Collaborate with Operations and Revenue Management to maximize profitability.
• Prepare regular sales and marketing performance reports for senior management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital marketing

Budget management

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management

Tools

CRM systems

PMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Sales and Marketing Director for a luxury hotel and conference center in Pietermaritzburg. You will design and drive integrated sales and marketing plans across rooms, F&B, and events, lead a high‑performing team, and manage budgets to maximize revenue and profitability.

You will nurture key corporate clients, travel partners, and event organizers, oversee digital marketing and PR, and collaborate with Operations and Revenue Management to deliver exceptional