Role Overview

As the Director Sales and Marketing - Chedi Wadi Safar, you will shape and execute the commercial strategy and marketing plan for our ultra-luxury, boutique-style hospitality property. As part of our team in Chedi Wadi Safar, you'll work in an ONSITE environment, leveraging your in-depth regional expertise and commercial acumen to position the property as a market leader in the luxury segment. Your key mandate involves driving revenue growth, optimizing market share, and establishing the property's presence among high-value clientele, particularly within the International market and GCC region.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive sales and marketing strategies tailored for the ultra-luxury boutique hospitality sector.
Formulate and manage budgets, set realistic forecasts, and monitor financial KPIs to ensure optimal commercial performance.
Identify, develop, and expand target market segments, with a focus on high-end International and GCC clientele.
Build and nurture strong client relationships to maximize revenue opportunities and guest loyalty.
Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders to align marketing efforts and commercial objectives.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to proactively adapt strategies.
Oversee the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels to drive brand awareness and bookings.
Represent the property at major industry events, trade shows, and networking forums.

Must have requirements

Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in sales and marketing within the ultra-luxury, boutique hospitality sector.
Proven track record in developing and implementing marketing plans and commercial strategies for luxury properties.
Strong commercial and business acumen, including expertise in budgeting and forecasting.
Comprehensive knowledge of market segmentation and revenue optimization strategies.
Extensive experience working within the GCC, with a preference for exposure to the KSA market.

Nice to have requirements

Based locally in the KSA or immediate neighboring GCC countries.
Previous experience in the luxury hospitality segment in the Middle East.
Multilingual abilities, especially Arabic and/or other major languages relevant to the region.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive remuneration package and performance-driven bonus structure.
Opportunity to lead a high-profile, market-leading luxury hospitality project.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Professional growth and leadership development within a prestigious international group.
Dynamic and supportive ONSITE working environment in a landmark destination.