Dir Sales & Marketing📣 Job Ad

About the Director of Sales & Marketing Role

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing to lead sales efforts for hotels with over 300 rooms. This full-time position is based in Medina, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, and requires 5-10 years of experience. The role focuses on driving occupancy and significant food and beverage revenue through strategic sales management.

Role Overview and Objectives

The Director of Sales & Marketing is responsible for overseeing the hotel's sales department with a primary focus on achieving high occupancy rates and maximizing food and beverage revenue. This involves managing active and proactive sales initiatives, providing daily guidance to the sales team, and ensuring the implementation of brand-appropriate service strategies and standards throughout the sales process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the hotel's active and proactive sales efforts to achieve targets.
• Provide daily guidance to sales staff to meet hotel sales targets and overall hotel revenue goals.
• Implement brand-appropriate service strategies and brand standards across all sales activities.
• Focus on building long-term, value-based guest relationships to achieve sales objectives.
• Evaluate hotel participation in various sales channels, including area sales, sales office support, and electronic channels.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships to proactively position and promote the hotel.
• Manage the sales budget to develop specific hotel activities, promotions, and ancillary activities that drive revenue and achieve targets.
• Coordinate with area sales transmissions to promote area and national sales activities.
• Develop and implement hotel-wide strategies to provide products and services that meet or exceed guest and staff expectations, ensuring returns for the owner and Luxury Collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• A two-year degree in Business Management, Sales, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major, OR a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of sales and marketing or related field experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in Business Management, Sales, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major with 2 years of sales and marketing or related field experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• A four-year college degree.
• Demonstrated team supervision skills.
• Proven sales experience.
• Experience within the hotel industry, showcasing progressive career development and a consistent record of excellent performance.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Medina, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah.