Luxury Resort Growth & Brand Director

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement fund

Complimentary stays

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Director of Sales and Marketing to lead strategic planning and execution for growing revenue, market share, and brand presence. The ideal candidate will drive digital marketing initiatives, pricing strategy, and cross-functional team leadership.

The role requires a proven ability to create compelling brand stories and achieve aggressive business objectives in a competitive tourism market. Leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in sales and marketing within hospitality.
• Experience in leading a sales and marketing team and driving revenue growth.
• Expertise in digital marketing, social media, SEO/SEM, and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans aligned with the resort's objectives.
• Manage and motivate the sales and marketing teams to achieve revenue targets across market segments.
• Oversee integrated marketing campaigns including digital, social media, PR, and advertising.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify opportunities.
• Develop and manage the annual sales and marketing budget.

Skills

Digital marketing

Leadership

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Brand storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

CRM systems

SEO/SEM

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Director of Sales and Marketing to lead strategic planning and execution for growing revenue, market share, and brand presence. The ideal candidate will drive digital marketing initiatives, pricing strategy, and cross-functional team leadership.

The role requires a proven ability to create compelling brand stories and achieve aggressive business objectives in a competitive tourism market. Leadership and stakeholder management are essential.