Director of Sales & Marketing Full Time

About the job
About Us

A little curiosity can take you anywhere. So, at Hotel Indigo ®, we do more than satisfy our guests’ curiosity, we inspire them. Our passionate colleagues help create memorable and unique experiences for our guests; in a place truly connected to the local neighbourhood, infused with intriguing design and local flavours. Where every day brings new discoveries, fresh experiences, and unexpected ideas.

And just like our hotels, no two colleagues are the same. So, we’re curious about YOU. How will you inspire the eclectic rhythm in our hotels? How will you bring the local neighbourhood story to life? At Hotel Indigo® hotels, we’re excited to meet spirited characters who can delight the most curious guests.

The hotel boasts 269 tastefully decorated rooms, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the hotels neighbourhood story; the story of Dubai creek.

Your Day to Day

Every day is different, but as Director of Sales and Marketing, you’ll mostly develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for the hotel, create and implement tactical plans and ensure revenue goals are achieved.

You will lead and manage the sales and marketing team. On the daily, you’ll be overseeing their sales efforts and giving them the lowdown on how to be their best selves. You will monitor sales activities/ performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan. You’ll produce monthly reports and sales forecasts.

You will also analyze current/ potential market and sales trends and coordinate all activities to maintain and increase revenue and market share through creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase business volume, food?and beverage and banquet sales.

You’ll participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.

Your responsibilities will require direct and routine interaction with IHG’s Regional Commercial Team.

What we need from you

This is a great opportunity for talented sales professionals to step up in their career and experience a new challenge in a trendy lifestyle brand.

The ideal candidate would come with extensive UAE experience in different sales segments with the ability to develop and execute winning commercial strategies.

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s degree in a sales and marketing or related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the sales field.

We are in search of an individual who is not afraid to challenge the norm, tackle challenges head-on from different angles, and aspire to be part of a dynamic and eclectic team.

If that’s you, we would love to meet you!

What we offer

Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefit package.

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start with IHG, be involved and grow. So, whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale boutique brand that captures the true spirit of the neighborhoods our hotels belong to. With over 125 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries. Opening the door to meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Making travel inspiring. It’s what we do. Let’s Go Further Together.