Job Description

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Director Location: Bahrain Package: up to 3,500 BHD per month all:inclusive, plus family status Im currently supporting an amazing hospitality group, in Bahrain, with their search for a Sales and Marketing Director. The group have a number of incredible concepts under their banner, and have been able to organically expand across the Kingdom. That being said, they are now actively looking to bring on:board the person who will be responsible for accelerating their next wave of growth across the region. This role will be reporting directly into C:Suite management, and the focus will be more towards Sales and Business Development : with Marketing operations falling under this persons remit. Youll be managing a team of 3, and youll not only be responsible for everything F and B but youll also be responsible for helping to scale and grow the businesses catering and events operations too. Ideally were looking for someone from an internationally known F and B/hospitality group (ideally independents), however, we can consider those from a hotelier background should they be heavily involved with F and B Sales. Arabic speaking candidates will be strongly preferred. The Must Haves: * Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or similar related field. * 5:8 years tangible experience in sales. * Management experience handling people. * Displayable understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing. * Strong analytical, organizational and creative thinking skills. * Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and guest facing skills in both Arabic and English. * Knowledge on data analysis and report writing. * Ability to work under pressure and maintain team morale * Ability to recognize works done by their team and promote positive open thinking environment. * Regional GCC experience, successfully operating within similar roles. What Youll Be Doing: * Promote existing brands and introducing new products to the relevant market. * Analyzing budgets, preparing annual capital request budgets plans, scheduling expenditures and delivery of the company approved ROI on the sales and marketing investment budget. * Will have responsibility for Catering. * Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding our guest requirements, identifying market trends and suggest improvements to achieve company goals. * Gather, investigate and the ability to summarize market data and trends to reports. * Strong presentation skills to key stake holders and business leaders. * Implementing new sales plans and negotiate companys preferred rates in advertising. * Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching and managing the S and M team including the call centre in line with both the Company and the countrys law. * Maintain relationships with important clients by making regular visits, understand their needs and anticipate opportunities. * Manage companys call centre and its labour cost with results driven KPIs * Staying current in the hospitality industry by attending any and all award, group gathering conference, workshops and networking events when they arise. * Increase brand equity value and all associated brands within the portfolio.