Director of Sales & Marketing

As Director of Sales & Marketing, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

In this role, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of my department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget. I will work strategically with the General Manager to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them. I will maintain an overall consistency of the Company’s vision, quality/standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity.

I will drive the right business at the right price to ensure the property achieves budgeted occupancy, rate and revenue. I will lead the writing and implementation of the marketing plan, contracting, setting sales targets by segment and by client and prospect. I will undertake advertising, sales, promotions and publicity initiatives and working with the revenue manager for setting rates and directing the sales and marketing team. I will Continually focus on revenue generation and profile building for our property and for Six Senses. Marketing strategies and tactics will be constantly assessed to remain relevant and effective. I will revise and control my department’s budget so that all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.

To execute the position of Director of Sales & Marketing I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Hotel or Business Management or equivalent and more than five years’ experience in the same or similar role.

Technical skills include Advanced MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I have an excellent command of written and spoken English. I understand there will be a requirement to travel for work-related meetings and events.

*This position is based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Director of Sales & Marketing at Six Senses Zighy Bay. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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