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Director of Sales & Marketing

Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah

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Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah

 

ABOUT THE BRAND

 

Our name, Shangri-La, was inspired by James Hilton''s legendary novel "Lost Horizon". Hilton''s book was about a tranquil haven in the mountains of the Himalayas, called Shangri-La, which cast a spell on all who resided there.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts began in 1971 with our first luxury hotel in Singapore. Today, the group comprises over 100 hotels and resorts in key cities in the Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Based in Hong Kong, we are expanding globally with developments underway throughout Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

 

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

 

Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah will be housed in a prominent development with a 235-room hotel and serviced residences in Jeddah, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia and the principal gateway to Mecca. Offering stunning views over the water, the hotel will feature four restaurants, function areas totaling 2,118 square meters, luxury spa and fitness areas, a swimming pool, a children''s club, and several lounges.

 

DUTIES

 

The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) oversees the day to day sales efforts and is responsible for the overall positioning of the hotel, brand communications and the development of customers for the entire hotel operations including but not limited to: Rooms, Events, F&B outlets and Spa

He/she is responsible for all the hotel Marketing functions, maximizing total hotel revenue market share, and optimization of profit returns, as well as maintaining a relationship and close coordination between the hotel Marketing Division and Shangri-La International Hotels and Resorts Corporate Marketing team.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position in a 5* hotel
  • Exceptional communications skills in English and Arabic (both written and spoken)
  • Bachelor degree.
  • Knowledge in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Events Management, Communications and Reservations functions
  • Strong leadership & organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • A leader with the ability, to coach, train and develop others

 

 

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Director of Sales & Marketing

Saudi Arabia

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