About us | At Crowne Plaza\xc2\xae Hotels & Resorts our goal is to make business travel work. That\xe2\x80\x99s where you come in. When you are part of the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand you\xe2\x80\x99re more than just a job title. At Crowne Plaza we look for people who are dynamic and passionate! People who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too. Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is the perfect location that completely understands modern business travelers. Located in the cosmopolitan Dubai Marina area, the 3,037 square-meters hotel is next to Dubai Marina Mall and within walking distance of the picturesque pedestrian promenade, which borders the waterway lined with vibrant cafes and restaurants With 273 stylish rooms and a convenient, prestigious location, you will find Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina an ideal hotel for productive business and enjoyable leisure time; and will definitely enjoy the hotel that has mastered the balance between modernism of the business world and traditions of the Arabian hospitality. Your day to day | An opportunity arises for a confident, sophisticated and internationally-minded individual to join a team of colleagues who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and service which define our company. We value the passion and enthusiasm of our colleagues, and encourage you to share your passion when you work with us. This role reports directly to the General Manager. As the Director of Sales & Marketing, you manage the property\'s reactive and proactive sales efforts; budgeting, forecasting & driving the financial results; managing soft metrics; coaching & developing the team; provides day to day leadership to sales executives and managers to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues; implements the brand\xe2\x80\x99s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel\xe2\x80\x99s\xe2\x80\x99 sales objectives. The roles also evaluates the property\xe2\x80\x99s participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through. Develops and implements property\xe2\x80\x93wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand\xe2\x80\x99s target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner and Crowne Plaza. What we need from you | The ideal candidate must have bachelor\'s or masters\xe2\x80\x99 degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience and above in the Sales and Marketing or related professional area. Preferable with 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the same role in a 5* city hotel in Dubai and has strong capabilities in strategic planning and product positioning; leadership and talent development; budget and forecasting; Events management; Revenue management / maximization; and Brand management and communication What we offer | IHG is more than just a great place to stay; we are also one of UAE\xe2\x80\x99s best employers. We are looking for exceptional people like you to greet the world and be the spark that makes us even better.

We passionately believe that it\xe2\x80\x99s our people who have brought us to where we are today and our people that will help us grow. We celebrate diversity every day. We welcome guests from every background and corner of the world, so we want individuals who can bring true hospitality to life for everyone.

We will give you every opportunity to grow vertically, functionally, geographically, and personally. As part of the IHG family with more than 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries, the world is your oyster. At IHG, we\xe2\x80\x99ve made a promise. As one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading hotel groups, we\xe2\x80\x99re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected \xe2\x80\x93 wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey? Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We\'ve thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We\'re also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.