Director Of Sales & Marketing At Intercontinental Fujairah Resort

UAE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

As the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental\xc2\xae brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence. What\'s your passion? Whether you\'re into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we\'re interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we\'re looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort. Your Day to Day: As Director of Sales & Marketing, you will be responsible to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure revenue and room night sales goals are achieved, sales and marketing strategies are set, tactical plans are created and implemented, and results are monitored and achieved. At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally-minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations. Some of your main role responsibilities are:
  • Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
  • Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
  • Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
  • Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to showcase the hotel to potential clients. Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.
  • Direct day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognise good performance.
  • Educate, train and motivate sales and marketing teams to achieve hotel revenue goals. Ensure staff has the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts (example: guests, airliners, wholesalers, travel agencies, ad agencies, local community groups) in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food and beverage sales, and catering/banquet services.
Ideally, you\'ll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we\'re looking for:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team.
  • Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.
  • High level of written and verbal Business English. Other language will be an advantage.
In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we\'ll give you the Room to be Yourself. So what\'s your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online". We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1506310
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UAE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned