Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Saudi Arabia is a leading hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. Our mission is to create unforgettable stays for our guests by offering top-notch services and amenities. We pride ourselves on our dynamic work culture that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in achieving our room night sales goals through strategic planning and effective leadership. Your responsibilities will include managing daily sales activities, coaching your team to reach their full potential, and ensuring that personal and team sales goals are met to maximize profitability. You will be responsible for creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, volume, rooms, food and beverage, and banquet sales. Additionally, you will lead marketing efforts to promote hotel services, offerings, and amenities to guests.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification in marketing or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting. Direct supervisory experience over a sales team is essential for this role. Strong knowledge of local businesses in Madinah/Makkah and current business trends is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic are necessary, with proficiency in other languages being preferred. Attention to detail, exceptional administrative skills, time-management abilities, and a willingness to work as part of a team are also crucial qualities we are looking for in candidates.

If you believe you possess most of the requirements listed above but not all of them, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. Take the first step towards joining our team by hitting the 'Apply' button today. This position is ideal for individuals with experience at the mid-career level seeking growth opportunities within the hospitality industry. Join us on this exciting journey!

• - Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
• - 3+ years of experience in hotel sales and marketing with supervisory experience over a sales team

• - Proficiency in Arabic/English, other languages preferred
• - Attention to detail and strong administrative skills
• - Time-management abilities
• - Team player with willingness to learn new things

Seniority Level: Executive-Level

• Mid-Senior level

Job Functions: Other

• Sales
• Marketing

Industries : Information Technology

• Hospitality