Company DescriptionJoin us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!As a pioneering in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.By joining us, you will become a Heartist, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfill yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.Hospitality is a work of heart,Join us and become a Heartist .Job DescriptionDirector of Sales & MarketingThrough your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experiences to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bonds with your guests.What’s in it for you:Learning programs through our AcademiesOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21What you will be doing:Develop, implement and manage the sales & marketing business plan and strategic sales strategy to ensure the hotel is well positioned across existing and emerging markets and market segments, therefore achieving and exceeding forecast and budget.Preparation of the annual Sales & Marketing budget and business plan taking into consideration Market Mix, occupancy levels, Average Room Rate & Rev. Par, yield management and revenue.Conduct regular thorough analysis of the market and more specifically the hotel competitor set ensuring the hotel is well positioned rate and yield management structure wise to achieve and maintain the budgeted Revenue Generated Index rating.Develop, implement and manage rates structures and strategies through market data review and demand analysis.Develop, implement and manage the process of developing sales leads and qualifying the same across all business units within the hotel, ensuring all key employees are familiar with and understand this process.QualificationsYour experience and skills include:Five or more years’ operating experience in a similar capacity within a Premium or luxury hotelPreferably with both Rooms and Food & Beverage experienceStrong aptitude in financial management, financial reports and analysis.Demonstrated track record of strong attention to detail and strong communication skills.You will live the brand by:Developing accurate and aggressive long and short-range financial objectives consistent with the Brand strategyInteracting in a positive way with all team members to ensure a luxury guest experienceFostering positive owner relations and maximizing performanceAdditional InformationYour experience and skills include:Relevant sales experience for 3-5 years in a similar role.Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all timesHighly responsible & reliableExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal requiredStrong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities#J-18808-Ljbffr